Execute Product Publish

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

The description discloses key behavioral traits beyond annotations: 'Publishing is additive — it never unpublishes a product from a channel it is already on' explains side effects and non-destructive nature. It also highlights the production-specific requirement, adding context not present in the idempotent/destructive hints.

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?

Two sentences, front-loaded with the action, and every sentence carries essential information. No redundancy or fluff.

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?

Given the lack of an output schema and the presence of annotations covering idempotency and destructiveness, the description covers the core purpose, key behavioral constraints, and a production requirement. A minor gap is that the 'previewed publish' reference could more explicitly tie to the operation_id from product_publish_plan, but overall the context is adequate for this tool's complexity.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all parameters. The tool description reinforces the confirm_production parameter ('Production stores require confirm_production: true') but adds no new meaning beyond that. Baseline 3 is appropriate for high schema coverage.

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 the specific verb 'Execute' with the resource 'a previewed publish', clearly indicating this tool performs the final step of a publish operation. It distinguishes itself from the sibling plan/preview tools by referencing the preview requirement and adding the additive behavior detail.

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?

The first sentence 'Execute a previewed publish' implies the prerequisite of having a previewed publish operation, and 'Production stores require confirm_production: true' gives a concrete conditional requirement. However, it does not explicitly name alternatives or state when not to use it, so it falls short of a 5.

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