common-publish-item-by-id

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure but only states the basic action without details on permissions, side effects, rate limits, or response format. 'Publishes' implies a mutation, but it doesn't clarify if this is destructive, requires specific auth, or has other behavioral traits, leaving significant gaps.

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, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without any wasted words. It is front-loaded and appropriately sized, making it easy to grasp quickly, which aligns well with best practices for conciseness.

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 complexity of an 11-parameter mutation tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It lacks details on behavioral aspects, error handling, return values, and usage context, making it incomplete for effective agent invocation despite the comprehensive schema.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents all 11 parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional parameter semantics beyond what the schema provides, such as examples or contextual usage tips, resulting in a baseline score of 3 where the schema does the heavy lifting.

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 verb ('publishes') and resource ('a Sitecore item by its ID'), making the purpose specific and understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate from its sibling 'common-publish-item-by-path', which performs the same operation but uses a path instead of an ID, leaving room for improvement in sibling distinction.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, such as 'common-publish-item-by-path' for publishing by path or other publishing-related tools in the list. It lacks context on prerequisites, typical use cases, or exclusions, offering minimal usage direction.

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