suspend_debugger

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must fully disclose behavioral traits. While 'Suspend (pause) the running process' implies a state change, it does not describe side effects, whether the debugger UI updates, if registers are preserved, or if a subsequent continue/step can resume. Without annotations, this is insufficient transparency.

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 a single, front-loaded sentence with no unnecessary words. It fits the tool's simplicity perfectly, earning its place without any filler.

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 no parameters and an output schema exists (not provided but inferred from context), the description meets basic completeness for a simple action. However, with over 80 sibling tools, a bit more context about when to pause versus step or continue would elevate completeness further.

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 tool has zero parameters and 100% schema coverage, so the description does not need to clarify parameter meaning beyond what the schema provides. The baseline is 4 for 0-parameter tools, and the description adds minimal value ('pause' clarifies the action). No deduction is warranted.

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 uses the verb 'Suspend' and the resource 'running process', making the action clear. The parenthetical '(pause)' adds immediate comprehension, and given the sibling tools like step_into and continue_execution, it unambiguously distinguishes this tool as the debugger pause action.

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 does not provide any guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as step_into, step_over, or continue_execution. With a large set of debugger control siblings, the lack of explicit usage context or exclusion notes makes it harder for an AI agent to choose correctly.

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