ads_activate_campaign

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states the action without mentioning side effects, requirements (e.g., the 'confirm' parameter), or post-condition state. The description is too terse to qualify as transparent.

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 that wastes no words. It efficiently conveys the core purpose without unnecessary detail.

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's simplicity, the description provides minimal context but omits critical operational details such as what the 'confirm' boolean does, any prerequisites, or expected outcomes. The lack of annotations and output schema makes this incomplete for an AI agent to invoke correctly with confidence.

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 description coverage is 0%, so the description must compensate by explaining parameters. It does not mention 'campaign_id' or 'confirm' at all, leaving the purpose of 'confirm' especially ambiguous. The description adds no semantic value over the bare parameter names.

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 'Activate (resume) a paused campaign' clearly states the specific action (activate/resume) and the target resource (a paused campaign). It effectively distinguishes itself from sibling tools like 'ads_pause_campaign' and 'ads_activate_adset' by specifying the resource type.

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 phrase 'a paused campaign' implicitly indicates that this tool is for resuming previously paused campaigns, providing some usage context. However, it does not explicitly mention when to use this over alternatives like 'ads_activate_adset' or any conditions/exclusions.

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