Pause an active Kasm workspace session to temporarily stop its resource usage and preserve its state for later resumption.
Pause a Kasm session.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| kasm_id | Yes |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.1.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden. 'Pause' implies a state change, but the description does not disclose behavioral traits such as whether the session becomes suspended, whether resources are freed, or whether the session can be resumed later. This is a significant gap for a state-changing operation.
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 (one short sentence), but it is under-specified. There is no additional structure or detail, and the single sentence does not provide actionable information beyond the basic action.
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 tool has no annotations and no output schema, and given the existence of lifecycle-related siblings (destroy, resume), the description is critically inadequate. An agent is missing essential context about side effects, reversibility, and preconditions, making it impossible to call safely and 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%, meaning the schema query parameters have no descriptions. The description adds no meaning beyond the parameter name 'kasm_id' – it does not explain what a Kasm ID is, how to obtain it, or its format. With a single parameter, the description should clearly compensate, but it does not.
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 clear verb and resource ('Pause a Kasm session'), which is better than a tautology. However, it does not distinguish from siblings like 'resume' or 'destroy', and the term 'pause' is not further elaborated (e.g., what state it transitions to).
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. For instance, does pausing differ from destroying? The sibling tools list suggests related lifecycle operations, but no context is offered. An agent cannot determine if pause is reversible or if it affects session resources.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.