Resume recording

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Resume the paused recording.' is straightforward but omits any mention of potential errors (e.g., if no recording is paused), side effects, or return values. For a state-changing operation with zero annotation support, this is a notable gap.

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 front-loads the action and object. It contains no filler or redundancy, and every word earns its place.

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?

The tool is extremely simple (no parameters), but the description does not cover important context such as when the operation is valid (only when recording is actually paused) or what happens if the precondition is not met. While an output schema may exist, the description alone is thin for a no-annotation tool.

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 the schema confirms this. With no parameters to document, description-level parameter semantics are not needed, and the baseline of 4 applies.

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 the paused recording.' clearly states the specific action (resume) and the resource (recording), and the word 'paused' distinguishes it from starting a new recording or stopping. In the context of sibling tools like pause_recording and start_recording, the purpose is unambiguous.

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 the tool should be used when a recording is paused, but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives like start_recording, nor does it mention any prerequisites or conditions that must be met. Usage context is implied rather than instructed.

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