tokportal_publish_all_bundle_videos

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

The annotations already indicate the tool is not read-only (readOnlyHint: false), not idempotent, and not destructive (destructiveHint: false). The description goes well beyond by revealing critical behavioral traits: the dependency on Coverage account state, automatic renewal of due active periods, and the conditional halting of mutations if renewal fails. It also describes inputs (bundle ID) and idempotency support (via idempotency_key), adding value beyond the annotations.

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 concise, consisting of three sentences that front-load the core action and then add necessary business context. Every sentence serves a purpose, but the second and third sentences could be streamlined slightly (e.g., 'A due active period can renew automatically...' is somewhat dense). No wasted words, but tightness could be improved.

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 tool's complexity (publishing all videos with business logic such as Coverage and renewal), the description covers the essential behavioral context. There is no output schema, so the agent must infer success/failure from the description's mention of 'no task or media mutation starts' on failure. The description could be more complete by hinting at what happens upon success (e.g., return of status or task IDs), but it is largely sufficient for an agent to decide when and how to invoke it.

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 coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents that 'id' is a required UUID and 'idempotency_key' is an optional string. The description does not add new parameter details beyond what the schema provides (e.g., format of idempotency_key, valid values). With full schema coverage, the baseline is 3, and the description does not elevate above that for parameter semantics.

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 all configured videos') and the target ('on an active bundle'), using a specific verb and resource. It distinguishes this tool from the sibling 'tokportal_publish_bundle_video' (single video) and 'tokportal_publish_bundle' (bundle-level publish?), by implying a bulk operation on all video slots. The inclusion of business logic (Coverage, grandfathering, renewal) further clarifies its scope.

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 implies when to use this tool: when you want to publish all videos on an active bundle, and it highlights a key prerequisite—the bundle's resolved account must have active TokPortal Coverage (or be grandfathered). However, it does not explicitly mention when *not* to use it or directly contrast with siblings like 'tokportal_publish_bundle_video' for targeted publishing. The hints on renewal behavior provide useful context for when the tool might not proceed.

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