publish_android

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states the dependency on fastlane but does not mention potential side effects (e.g., overwriting existing releases), required permissions, rate limits, or success/failure outcomes. This is minimal disclosure for a mutation tool.

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, concise and free of redundancy. However, it could be slightly more structured (e.g., separating purpose and prerequisites). No filler content.

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 absence of output schema and annotations, the description should provide more context about the publishing process, potential outcomes, and error states. The current one-liner is insufficient for a tool that triggers a real-world action like publishing to the Play Store.

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?

All three parameters have descriptions in the input schema, so schema coverage is 100%. The description adds no extra semantic value beyond what the schema provides, resulting in a baseline score of 3.

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 explicitly states 'Publish the app to Google Play Store using fastlane supply', which clearly identifies the action (publish), the target resource (app to Google Play Store), and the method (fastlane supply). It is distinct from sibling tools like publish_ios and other Play Store management tools.

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 a prerequisite ('Requires fastlane to be installed and configured'), but does not specify when to use this tool over alternatives like playstore_get_tracks or the other Play Store tools. The context is clear but exclusions are lacking.

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