goldhold_resume

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

There are no annotations, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It only says 'Resume a session' and lists returned values; it does not disclose side effects, whether an active session is required, or how the compact parameter affects behavior.

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 brief, front-loaded, and free of filler; every sentence adds some information. It is slightly under-sized given the unanswered usage and parameter details, but the text itself is concise.

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?

With no annotations and no output schema, the description is too thin. It omits what compact does, whether a session must already exist, and how resume relates to restore/checkpoint, leaving important edge cases unaddressed.

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 single parameter 'compact' has 0% schema description coverage and is never mentioned in the description. The name is somewhat self-explanatory, but the description adds no explicit meaning beyond the schema's name and default.

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?

Names a specific action ('Resume a session') and lists the returned items, so the basic function is clear. It does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like goldhold_restore or goldhold_checkpoint, preventing a 5.

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 gives no guidance on when to use resume versus the many sibling session tools, and it states no prerequisites or exclusion cases. An agent must infer the intended context.

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