healthchecksio_pause_checkPAUSES a check — disables monitoring without deleting it (it stops going down for missed pings until it next receives a ping or is resumed). This MODIFIES live monitoring config. Healthchecks: POST /checks/{uuid}/pause (empty body).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| uuid | Yes | The check's UUID to pause. |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Beyond the destructiveHint annotation, the description explains the live monitoring impact, the 'stops going down' behavior, the resume condition, and even specifies the HTTP endpoint and empty body. This is rich behavioral disclosure that matches the annotation.
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 focused sentences plus an endpoint reference. Every clause adds meaningful context, and the core purpose is front-loaded before the modifying behavior is explained.
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 single-parameter tool with no output schema, the description covers what the tool does, the side effects, the condition for returning to normal, and the exact API call. Nothing essential for calling it correctly is missing.
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 100% and the uuid parameter is already documented in the schema. The description adds little beyond restating the endpoint placeholder, so it meets the baseline without adding meaningful new parameter detail.
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 pauses a check, disables monitoring without deleting it, and gives the exact behavior difference from deletion. This distinguishes it from siblings like delete_check and resume_check.
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 implies when to use the tool: when you want to stop monitoring temporarily without deleting the check. It also contrasts with deletion and mentions resumption, giving enough context to route an agent correctly, though it does not explicitly list alternative tools.
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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Each tool maps to a distinct resource and action: check CRUD, pause/resume, pings, flips, badges, and integrations. The only potentially related pair, list_pings and get_ping_body, is clearly separated by metadata vs raw body.
All tools follow a clean verb_noun snake_case pattern, with list_* for collections and get_/create_/update_/delete_/pause_/resume_ for single-resource actions. There are no mixed casing styles or inconsistent verb choices.
12 tools is well within the ideal range for this domain, and each tool covers a distinct, necessary operation for managing and inspecting Healthchecks monitoring. The set feels complete without being bloated.
The check lifecycle is fully covered with create, get, update, delete, pause, and resume, plus history and supporting data like pings, flips, badges, and integrations. The main minor gap is that there is no tool to send a ping or manually trigger a check success/failure, so end-to-end ping verification must happen out-of-band.