set_publish_settings

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

With no annotations, the description carries the behavioral disclosure burden. It clearly reveals that this tool mutates publication and response-acceptance state, and it adds an important safety requirement to get user confirmation first. It does not mention permissions or side effects, but the output schema covers return expectations.

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?

Two short sentences with no filler. The primary action is front-loaded, and the essential user-confirmation instruction follows immediately.

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?

For a simple three-required-boolean toggle tool with an output schema, this is largely complete: it explains both toggles, includes the key safety rule, and does not need to re-explain return values. The main missing piece is explicit sibling differentiation, which is already reflected in the usage dimension.

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 0%, so the description must compensate. It usefully maps 'publish/unpublish' to isPublished and 'enable/disable responses' to isAcceptingResponses, but formId remains implicit and no additional parameter relationships or value effects are described.

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 a precise dual action: publish/unpublish the form and enable/disable responses. It identifies the resource and the state changes, but it does not explicitly contrast with related siblings like set_form_settings, so it stops short of a 5.

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?

It provides an explicit operational rule: confirm with the user before changing availability. However, it does not state when to prefer this tool over set_form_settings or other form-management siblings, nor does it give exclusions or alternatives.

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