tokportal_publish_bundle

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

The description discloses important side effects: the renewal of coverage and that no task/media mutation starts if renewal fails. This adds context beyond the annotations (which are minimal and not contradictory). It does not contradict any annotation values.

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 three sentences, efficiently packing purpose and conditions. It is well-organized with the main action first. While clear, it could be slightly more structured with line breaks, but remains concise and 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?

The description covers key conditions and side effects, but lacks output semantics (no output schema exists). It does not explain what success looks like (e.g., status changes), mention idempotency key usage, or reference the companion tool for readiness checking. For a publication procedure, this leaves moderate gaps.

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%: both parameters (id, idempotency_key) have descriptions. The description adds no information about parameters, so it meets the baseline but offers no extra value for parameter understanding.

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 tool publishes a bundle, using a specific verb and resource. Among sibling tools like unpublish_bundle and publish_bundle_video, it is unambiguous which action this performs at the bundle level.

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 explains prerequisites (fully configured bundle, active TokPortal Coverage or grandfathering) and describes automatic renewal behavior. However, it does not explicitly guide the agent to alternatives like tokportal_get_bundle_publish_readiness or other publish-related tools, lacking a clear 'when-not-to-use' with sibling differentiation.

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