bulk_publish_stories

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It does not disclose side effects, authentication requirements, rate limits, failure handling for partial success, or whether stories must be in a draft state before publishing.

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 description is a single concise sentence (5 words) that is front-loaded with the core action. While very brief, it lacks structuring of additional useful details.

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?

For a simple batch operation with one parameter and no output schema, the description is mostly complete. However, it fails to cover behavioral aspects like partial resilience or prerequisites, which are important for bulk operations.

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?

Schema coverage is 100% for the single parameter 'story_ids', which already describes it as an array of strings. The description adds 'by ID' but provides no additional constraints like maximum length, required format, or prerequisites.

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 clearly states the action (publishes) and resource (multiple stories) and specifies the mechanism (by ID). It effectively differentiates from sibling tools like 'publish_story' (singular) and 'unpublish_story'.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool over alternatives such as 'publish_story' for single stories or other bulk operations. The usage context is implied but not stated.

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