resume_execution

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

Annotations indicate non-destructive, non-idempotent, and open-world behavior. The description confirms the resume action, which implies state change, but does not add details beyond annotations, such as whether resuming may fail if execution is not paused.

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, concise sentence that directly states the tool's purpose with no unnecessary words.

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 low complexity (1 parameter, no nested objects, no output schema) and annotations covering safety, the description is sufficient for understanding the tool's function. It could mention that the execution must be paused, but that is implied by 'resume'.

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% with one required parameter 'execution_id', whose description 'Pipeline execution ID to resume' is clear. The tool description adds no extra insight beyond the schema, so baseline 3 is appropriate.

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 'Resume a paused pipeline execution' clearly states the action (resume) and the resource (paused pipeline execution), with a specific verb and resource that distinguishes it from siblings like 'pause_execution' and 'cancel_execution'.

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 that the tool should be used when a pipeline execution is paused, but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives like 'restart_stage' or 'trigger_pipeline', nor does it mention prerequisites.

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