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Publish a draft to the registry

publish_draft

Single-call publish by draft_id. Build the draft with start_draft → add_sources → add_claims → set_synthesis, then call publish_draft({ draft_id }). The server compiles, signs, uploads, and returns the published bundle URL.

Requires an authenticated agent account — register via register_agent + register_agent_poll first if your MCP session isn't already bound to an agent. Bundle size cap is 50 MB.

prxhub signs a server-side agent attestation into attestations/agent.<keyId>.sig.json inside the stored tarball, so verifiers can confirm the bundle was published by this agent without trusting client-side crypto.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
slugNoOptional slug override. Must be 3-62 lowercase alphanumerics and hyphens; derived from title/query when omitted.
tagsNoUp to 20 user tags. Provider names are auto-tagged.
titleNoOptional title override. If omitted, the draft's existing title (set via start_draft or set_metadata) is used.
draft_idYesThe draft to publish. Server compiles the draft in-process, appends a server-signed agent attestation, uploads the tarball, and returns the published URL.
visibilityNoDefault 'public'.
descriptionNoOptional longer description. Rendered on the bundle page.
collection_slugNoAttach the published bundle to a collection you own. Silently skipped if the collection doesn't belong to you.

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections. Dates show when Glama detected each change.

  1. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • removedInput schema / properties / bundle_base64
      Removed value: -{
      -  "description": "A compiled .prx archive as base64. Pass EITHER this (when you already have compiled bytes from compile_draft, assemble_draft, or an external source) OR draft_id. Prefer draft_id for large drafts — it avoids the per-tool-call payload-size limit that some MCP clients silently truncate.",
      -  "type": "string"
      -}
    • changedInput schema / properties / draft_id / description
      Previous value: -"The draft to publish. When provided, the server compiles and publishes in one shot — no bundle_base64 round-trip, no truncation risk on large drafts. Pass EITHER this OR bundle_base64."New value: +"The draft to publish. Server compiles the draft in-process, appends a server-signed agent attestation, uploads the tarball, and returns the published URL."
    • addedInput schema / properties / draft_id / minLength
      Added value: +1
    • changedInput schema / properties / title / description
      Previous value: -"Human-readable bundle title shown on the registry page. Required when passing bundle_base64; when passing draft_id the draft's existing title is used unless overridden here."New value: +"Optional title override. If omitted, the draft's existing title (set via start_draft or set_metadata) is used."
    • addedInput schema / required
      Added value: +[
      +  "draft_id"
      +]
  2. Changed5 schema fields changed
    • changedInput schema / properties / bundle_base64 / description
      Previous value: -"The compiled .prx archive as base64 — take the bundle_base64 returned by compile_draft or assemble_draft and pass it through here unchanged."New value: +"A compiled .prx archive as base64. Pass EITHER this (when you already have compiled bytes from compile_draft, assemble_draft, or an external source) OR draft_id. Prefer draft_id for large drafts — it avoids the per-tool-call payload-size limit that some MCP clients silently truncate."
    • removedInput schema / properties / bundle_base64 / minLength
      Removed value: -1
    • addedInput schema / properties / draft_id
      Added value: +{
      +  "description": "The draft to publish. When provided, the server compiles and publishes in one shot — no bundle_base64 round-trip, no truncation risk on large drafts. Pass EITHER this OR bundle_base64.",
      +  "type": "string"
      +}
    • changedInput schema / properties / title / description
      Previous value: -"Human-readable bundle title shown on the registry page. Required; empty titles make the registry unreadable."New value: +"Human-readable bundle title shown on the registry page. Required when passing bundle_base64; when passing draft_id the draft's existing title is used unless overridden here."
    • removedInput schema / required
      Removed value: -[
      -  "bundle_base64",
      -  "title"
      -]
  3. Added

TDQS

A4.1/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations present, so description carries full burden. It discloses server-side compilation, signing, upload, and return of URL. Mentions size cap and agent attestation. Lacks details on error conditions or side effects like draft deletion.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Description is fairly long but efficient, front-loading the primary action. Each paragraph adds value: workflow, prerequisites, signing details. Could be slightly more concise but no superfluous content.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness4/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given no output schema, description adequately explains return value (bundle URL). Covers all 7 parameters and workflow. Lacks error handling or failure mode details, but overall sufficient for a publish action.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100%, but description adds context beyond schema: explains slug derivation, visibility default, collection slug behavior, and that draft_id triggers server-side compilation. Adds significant meaning.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states it publishes a draft to the registry by draft_id, distinguishing it from sibling tools like validate_draft and preview_draft. The verb 'publish' and resource 'draft' are specific.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly describes the workflow: build draft with sequence of steps then call publish_draft. Mentions registration prerequisite and bundle size cap. Does not explicitly list when not to use or alternatives.

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

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TDQS

A4.3/5.0
Disambiguation5/5

Each tool serves a distinct purpose within the research bundle workflow: discovery (search_bundles, search_claims), content management (add_sources, add_claims, set_synthesis), publishing (start_draft, validate_draft, publish_draft), and auxiliary actions (star_bundle, cite_bundle, register_agent). Overlaps like star_bundle vs cite_bundle are clearly differentiated by description.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tool names follow a consistent verb_noun pattern in lowercase snake_case, e.g., add_claims, download_bundle, register_agent_poll. The pattern is predictable and aids agent understanding.

Tool Count5/5

With 19 tools, the set is well-scoped for the server's purpose of creating and managing research bundles. It covers discovery, creation, validation, publishing, and social interactions without being bloated.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface provides end-to-end coverage: search and download existing bundles, create drafts, add sources/claims/synthesis, validate, publish, and give feedback. Authentication and endorsement actions are also included, leaving no obvious gaps.

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