publish_draft

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

There are no annotations, and the description only states the action without disclosing side effects, reversibility, or required permissions. For a state-changing operation, this is a significant gap.

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 sentence, making it very concise. However, the '(Freepublish)' parenthetical adds potentially confusing jargon without clear benefit.

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 single-parameter tool, the description covers the basic mechanism, but it lacks any context about consequences of publishing, expected outcomes, or error conditions. With no output schema and no annotations, the description is not fully 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 input schema already provides a description for media_id ('Draft Media ID'), and the description repeats this by saying 'by its Media ID.' With 100% schema coverage, the description adds no additional semantic value, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 ('Publish a draft') and the method ('by its Media ID'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like create_draft and delete_draft. The parenthetical '(Freepublish)' is ambiguous but does not obscure the core purpose.

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 guidance is provided on when to use publish_draft versus the sibling tools. It does not mention prerequisites (e.g., draft must exist) or situations where publishing would be inappropriate.

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