Pause an AutoDM

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

The annotations already establish that this is a non-read-only, non-destructive, closed-world mutation. The description adds meaningful behavior beyond that: DMs are suppressed until resume_autodm. It does not discuss permissions or idempotency, but the annotation coverage lowers that burden.

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?

One tightly structured sentence states the action and its consequence without filler. The effect and recovery path are front-loaded.

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, reversible pause operation with annotations and an output schema, the definition covers the essential behavior. An agent has enough to invoke it correctly and knows sending resumes via resume_autodm.

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 single parameter has 100% schema description coverage and the schema already explains that monitor_id comes from list_autodms or start_autodm. The description adds no extra parameter semantics beyond the schema, so the baseline of 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 states a specific verb and resource: 'Pause an AutoDM monitor.' It also clarifies the operational effect ('no DMs are sent') and names the sibling that restores sending, resume_autodm.

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?

It clearly implies temporary suspension whose inverse is resume_autodm, giving the agent a strong usage signal. It does not explicitly distinguish when to use this rather than stop_autodm or delete_autodm.

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