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pause_print

Pause an active 3D print job on a Bambu Lab printer. The print can be resumed later using the resume command.

Instructions

Pause the current print job on the Bambu Lab printer (resumable via resume_print)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
hostNoHostname or IP of the printer (default: value from env)
bambu_serialNoSerial number (default: value from env)
bambu_tokenNoAccess token (default: value from env)
Behavior3/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries full burden. It discloses the key behavioral trait 'resumable via resume_print', but lacks detail on side effects (e.g., print head movement, bed temperature).

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness5/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Single sentence that is front-loaded with the action and includes essential context (resumability). No unnecessary words.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness3/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a simple pause action, the description covers the core purpose and resumability, but does not mention prerequisites (e.g., an active print job) or error states. Adequate but not thorough.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 100% and each parameter has a description. The tool description does not add meaning beyond the schema, so baseline score of 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the action 'Pause the current print job' with a specific resource ('Bambu Lab printer') and distinguishes from siblings like cancel_print and resume_print by noting resumability.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies when to use (pause a running print) and mentions the alternative resume_print for resuming, but does not explicitly state when not to use it (e.g., use cancel_print for permanent stop).

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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