publish_page

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

There are no annotations, so the description must disclose safety and behavior, but it only says 'publish'. It does not state whether the action is destructive, reversible, requires specific permissions, or what happens if the page is already published. This is insufficient for a mutation tool.

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, short sentence that immediately conveys the action. It is concise and front-loaded, with no wasted words. However, it is overly minimal and could include additional context without becoming verbose, so it is slightly below the highest standard.

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 mutation tool, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the effect of publishing, prerequisites, side effects, or return behavior. With no annotations and no output schema, the description carries full responsibility and falls short of being contextually complete.

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 schema has one parameter (pageId) with no description, and schema coverage is 0%. The description does not explain what pageId represents or add any meaning beyond the type and minLength. The agent must infer that pageId is the page to publish, which is a poor compensation for the lack of documentation.

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 uses a specific verb ('publish') and resource ('a modern page'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like create_page or get_page. However, it lacks detail on what publishing entails (e.g., making the page live or versioning), so it is clear but not fully specific.

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 usage guidance is provided. The description does not mention when to use publish_page versus preview_page_layout_update or other page operations, nor any prerequisites (e.g., page must be in draft state). This is a clear gap.

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