rubrkit_set_drift_monitor_statusPause or resume a drift monitor via PATCH /api/v1/drift-monitors/{driftMonitorId}. Requires artifact_bundles:write for API keys.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| status | Yes | ||
| driftMonitorId | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. It mentions it is a PATCH operation and requires specific permissions, but does not describe side effects (e.g., whether pausing stops monitoring, generates events, or affects other resources). No details on idempotency or limitations.
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 two sentences, front-loaded with the action and endpoint. No unnecessary words. Efficient for the information provided.
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 mutation tool with two required parameters and no output schema, the description is adequate but basic. It provides action, resource, endpoint, and auth. Missing details on behavior (e.g., idempotency, return values, side effects) that would make it fully 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 coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate. It implies the 'status' parameter accepts 'active' or 'paused' by stating the tool pauses or resumes, but does not explicitly map the enum values. It does not explain what 'driftMonitorId' refers to. Minimal added meaning beyond the schema.
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 tool's purpose: 'Pause or resume a drift monitor'. It specifies the HTTP method and endpoint, which adds context. It is distinct from sibling tools like rubrkit_create_drift_monitor and rubrkit_list_drift_monitors.
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?
No guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It mentions an auth requirement ('Requires artifact_bundles:write'), but does not explain when pausing vs resuming is appropriate or how it compares to other drift monitor operations.
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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Most tools target distinct resource-action pairs, and descriptions clarify differences like soft vs hard delete or list bundles vs list versions. However, some names are similar (e.g., delete_artifact_bundle vs hard_delete_artifact_bundle), which could cause minor confusion.
All tools follow a uniform rubrkit_verb_noun pattern with imperative verbs and snake_case, making them predictable and easy to navigate. No mixed conventions or inconsistencies.
With 30 tools, the server is comprehensive but slightly heavy for a single-purpose MCP. The tools cover multiple sub-domains (bundles, files, audits, evals, conversions, docs), which justifies the count, but consolidation could reduce complexity.
The set covers CRUD for artifact bundles, file operations, audit/eval lifecycle, and API documentation. Minor gaps include missing bundle metadata update and file deletion, but core workflows are supported.