snowflake_resume_warehouse

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

With no annotations, the description must convey behavioral traits itself. It only states the bare action, missing important context like whether the operation is idempotent, what happens if the warehouse is already running, or any permission requirements. This is a state-changing operation with minimal transparency.

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 extremely concise—a single sentence with no waste. However, it lacks structure that would help an agent, such as any mention of prerequisites or outcomes. It is not verbose but is minimal to the point of being under-specified.

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 the simplicity (one parameter, no nested objects), a short description might suffice, but this one lacks essential context like return behavior or failure conditions. The presence of an output schema partially compensates, but the description still feels incomplete for a state-changing operation.

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 schema has 0% description coverage for the single parameter warehouse_name, and the description adds no meaning beyond the parameter's name. The description neither explains expected format, examples, or constraints, leaving the agent with only the field name as guidance.

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 clearly states the action 'Resume' on the resource 'virtual warehouse', which is specific and unambiguous. It distinguishes itself from siblings like snowflake_suspend_warehouse or snowflake_resize_warehouse by naming the exact operation.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It doesn't mention prerequisites, when not to use it, or any conditions that would make this tool the correct choice. An agent is left to infer from the name alone.

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