resume_task

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full disclosure burden. It states the main effect (resuming a paused task) and the precondition ('paused'), but does not describe error behavior, idempotency, or what happens if the task is not in a paused state. This is acceptable for a simple state-transition tool but not richly 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 concise: a front-loaded action sentence followed by a minimal parameter explanation. Every sentence earns its place, with no filler or redundancy.

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?

For a one-parameter state-transition tool with an output schema, the description provides the essential action, precondition, and parameter meaning. It does not explicitly describe edge cases or its relationship to pause_task, but nothing critical is missing for an agent to invoke it correctly.

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. The args block explains that task_id is the 'Task ID to resume,' adding semantic meaning beyond the schema's bare string type and title. Since there is only one parameter and it is fully explained, this is sufficient.

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?

States a specific verb ('Resume') and a specific resource ('a paused download task'), which clearly distinguishes it from siblings like pause_task, delete_task, and list_tasks. The one-sentence definition is not a tautology and immediately conveys what the tool does.

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 download task' implies the tool should be used when a task is already paused, and the sibling list includes pause_task as a counterpart. However, it does not explicitly state when not to use it or mention alternatives, leaving the usage guidance mostly implied.

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