resume_agent

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

Annotations are absent, so description carries full burden. It adds valuable behavioral context that 'scheduled actions' will resume, but omits idempotency, error states (what happens if agent isn't paused), and side effects.

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?

Two efficient sentences with zero waste. Front-loaded with the action (resume), followed by behavioral consequence. Appropriate length for single-parameter tool.

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?

Adequate for low-complexity tool (1 param, no output schema, flat structure) with 100% schema coverage. However, given zero annotations and state-changing nature, gaps exist regarding error handling and state validation.

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%, establishing baseline 3. Description adds semantic value by implying the agentId must refer to a 'paused' agent, providing necessary context beyond the schema's plain ID description.

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?

Specific verb 'Resume' + resource 'agent' clearly stated. The phrase 'scheduled actions again' effectively distinguishes this from sibling 'run_agent' (immediate execution) and implies the inverse relationship to 'pause_agent'.

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?

Implies prerequisite state ('paused agent') but lacks explicit when-to-use guidance or warnings against using on already-active agents. No explicit alternatives mentioned despite relevant siblings existing.

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