publish_to_cloud

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It identifies publishing via REST API but does not mention side effects such as overwriting existing workbooks, authentication requirements beyond the PAT parameters, or failure/timeout behavior—significant gaps for a mutating remote operation.

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?

A single, front-loaded sentence that states action, resource, destination, and mechanism without wasted words. Every word contributes to the agent's understanding.

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?

All required parameters are fully documented in the schema, so the agent can construct a valid call. However, with no annotations and no output schema, the description does not convey behavioral expectations like overwrite semantics, publish success criteria, or response handling, leaving the operational context only partially complete.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the input schema already documents all six parameters clearly. The description adds no additional parameter-level meaning beyond labeling the workbook as 'generated,' which is a minor workflow hint rather than necessary semantic information.

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 uses a specific verb ('Publish') with a specific resource ('generated Tableau workbook') and target ('Tableau Cloud or Tableau Server'), clearly distinguishing it from sibling tools like generate_workbook or preview_workbook. The REST API detail further disambiguates the mechanism.

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 word 'generated' implies this tool is used after a workbook has been produced, and it targets deployment rather than creation or preview. However, there is no explicit statement of when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor any exclusions or workflow guidance.

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