thincms_publish_review

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden for behavioral transparency. It discloses the effect on postStatus and holdReason, and the production guard requirement. However, it does not discuss reversibility, authorization needs, or any side effects, leaving some gaps for an agent to infer.

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 extremely concise at two sentences. The first sentence communicates the primary purpose and effect, and the second adds critical behavioral context (production guard). No unnecessary words or redundancy.

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 mutation tool with no output schema, the description adequately covers the action and key constraint (production guard). It does not describe return values or confirmation, but the tool's purpose is straightforward. The context is nearly complete given the low 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 coverage is 100%, so parameters are well-described in the schema. The description adds meaningful context for confirmProductionWrite by explaining the production-write guard and acknowledgment pattern. It does not add information for the id or siteId parameters, but the schema already covers them adequately.

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 ('mark a review as posted') and specifies the resource ('public reviews widget'). It also describes the database effect (sets postStatus, clears holdReason). This distinctly helps an agent understand what the tool does and differentiates it from sibling tools like thincms_unpublish_review.

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 mentions the production-write guard and the need for confirmProductionWrite, but does not explicitly state when to use this tool vs alternatives like thincms_unpublish_review or thincms_clear_review_drift. Usage context is implied but not fully clarified.

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