Seller side: resume a paused endpoint. REQUIRES OPERATOR KEY.
Replace each placeholder with a value matching the input schema. Only required parameters are included; add optional parameters as needed.
{
"id": 1,
"jsonrpc": "2.0",
"method": "tools/call",
"params": {
"arguments": {
"endpoint_id": "<endpoint_id>"
},
"name": "gateway_resume"
}
}| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| endpoint_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries the full behavioral burden. It usefully discloses the seller-side scope, operator-key auth requirement, and paused-state precondition, but says nothing about idempotency, side effects, error behavior, or what 'resume' restores.
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 zero waste. The purpose is front-loaded and the critical auth constraint is prominent.
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 one-parameter mutation, it covers purpose, precondition, and auth. However, with no annotations, no output schema, and zero parameter-description coverage, the missing endpoint_id guidance and lack of effect details leave clear gaps.
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% and the single parameter endpoint_id has no description. The description references 'endpoint' but does not state that endpoint_id is required, its integer type, or any format constraints, so it does not compensate for the schema gap.
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?
States a specific verb ('resume') and resource ('paused endpoint') plus a clear scope ('Seller side'). It implicitly contrasts with the sibling gateway_pause but does not explicitly name alternatives.
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?
Gives the key usage precondition (the endpoint must be paused) and an explicit access requirement ('REQUIRES OPERATOR KEY'), which acts as a when-not condition for non-operators. It does not name gateway_pause or other alternatives explicitly.
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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