publish_to_marketplace

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

With no annotations provided, the description must bear the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It indicates the tool creates a plugin, implying a write/mutation operation, but does not disclose potential side effects (e.g., overwriting existing entries), authentication requirements, or impact on the marketplace repository.

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 very concise at two sentences with no unnecessary words. It front-loads the core action. However, it could be slightly more structured to highlight key constraints or parameters.

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 has 7 parameters, no parameter descriptions, and no annotations, the description is incomplete. It does not explain prerequisites (e.g., a packaged skill from 'package_skill'), the nature of marketplace repositories, or expected return values (though output schema exists separately).

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 description provides zero information about any of the 7 parameters (e.g., skill_dir, marketplace, category). With 0% schema description coverage, the agent has no guidance on parameter meaning, allowed values, or relationships, making effective invocation difficult.

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 a packaged skill to a plugin marketplace repository' and specifies the result 'Creates a Claude Code plugin'. This provides a clear verb+resource combination. However, it does not explicitly distinguish this from sibling tools like 'package_skill' or 'upload_skill', which could be confused without additional context.

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 offers no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives, nor does it mention prerequisites or when not to use it. It simply states the basic action without contextual usage instructions.

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