Publish a staged container

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

Annotations already flag destructiveHint=true and idempotentHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds useful behavioral context beyond that: the call waits for processing, makes the container public, and requires explicit confirmation ('confirm: true').

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 tight sentences deliver the action, source, sequencing, effect, and the critical confirmation requirement. There is no filler and the most important facts are front-loaded.

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 destructive, non-idempotent publish operation, the description together with the schema and annotations covers the prerequisite (stage_post), blocking behavior (waiting for processing), effect (makes public), and required confirmation. Nothing needed to call it correctly is missing.

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%, so the baseline is 3 even without description support. The description reinforces that container_id comes from stage_post and that confirm must be true, but adds little beyond what the schema already states.

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 ('Publish') on a specific resource ('a container created by stage_post'), and the phrase 'This is what makes it public' clearly distinguishes it from staging and other post-related siblings. An agent can tell exactly what this tool does.

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 description gives clear context: use this on containers produced by stage_post, and wait for processing first. It does not explicitly name alternatives or exclusions, but the sequencing and prerequisite are clear enough to guide correct use.

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