ds_pause_process_instance

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'Pause a running workflow instance' without detailing side effects, reversibility, permissions, or behavior when the instance is already paused. This is insufficient for an agent to fully understand the operation's impact.

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 a single concise sentence with no redundant words. It is appropriately front-loaded and easy to parse.

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 there are no annotations, no output schema, and the operation is a state change, the one-sentence description is under-specified. It does not explain prerequisites, effects, return values, or interaction with related tools, making it incomplete for an agent operating in a complex workflow environment.

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%, and the description does not mention parameters. The parameter names (project_name, process_instance_id) are somewhat self-explanatory, but the description adds no meaning beyond the schema. The agent is left to infer how these parameters relate to the operation.

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 ('Pause') and the target resource ('running workflow instance'), distinguishing it from sibling tools like ds_stop_process_instance and ds_resume_process_instance. The verb and object are specific and unambiguous.

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 implies the tool is used to pause a workflow instance, but it does not explicitly state when to use it versus alternatives like stop or rerun. No exclusions or alternative recommendations are provided, leaving the context to be inferred from sibling naming.

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