pause_recordingPause the active recording while you plan the next step, preventing dead air in the final video. Does nothing if recording is already paused.
Pause the current recording. Use it while you plan the next step so the video has no dead air. No-op if already paused.
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Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v0.3.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare idempotentHint=true, destructiveHint=false, and readOnlyHint=false. The description's 'No-op if already paused' largely restates the idempotency hint, and it omits behavior such as what happens if no recording is active or what state changes occur internally.
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?
Three short sentences, front-loaded with the action, followed by usage guidance and an important edge-case note. 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 no-parameter tool with annotations covering safety and idempotency, the description is nearly complete. It is slightly light on edge behavior when no recording is in progress, which would help an agent know whether a call is meaningful.
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?
There are zero parameters, so the baseline is 4. The description adds no parameter semantics, but none are needed for this tool.
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 the current recording.' The action is unambiguous and naturally distinguished from resume/stop/start siblings, though no sibling is named explicitly.
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 gives a concrete when-to-use scenario ('while you plan the next step so the video has no dead air'), which is clear context. It does not, however, name alternatives like stop_recording or resume_recording or state when not to use it.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.