signing_setup_distribution

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It discloses that the keychain is temporary and that WWDR is included, but omits authentication requirements, side effects, cleanup behavior, and whether the certificate is persisted.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The first sentence is concise and front-loaded with the core action. The trailing brace list is cryptic and does not clearly earn its place, weakening structure.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

An output schema exists, so return values need not be explained, but the description still omits usage context and approval_id semantics. With no annotations and 0% schema description coverage, the definition is not complete enough for reliable invocation in a multi-step signing workflow.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The sole input parameter, approval_id, is not explained in the description, and schema coverage is 0%. The brace list {cert_id, identity, keychain} does not map to the input schema and may confuse rather than clarify what the caller must provide.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description states a specific action: create a distribution certificate and install it into a temporary keychain with WWDR included. It is clear what the tool does, but it does not explicitly distinguish itself from the sibling signing_create_profile or other setup tools.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no guidance about when to use this tool versus alternatives like signing_create_profile or setup_credentials. The agent must infer usage entirely from the tool name and description.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.