ebay_pause_promotion

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

No annotations provided. Description indicates pausing is non-destructive and reversible ('Can be resumed later'), but lacks details on side effects, permissions required, or state changes during pause.

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?

One sentence that conveys the core action and a key behavior (resumability) with no wasted words. Excellent conciseness.

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's simplicity (single parameter, no output schema, no annotations), the description is adequate. It covers action and reversibility, but could briefly mention that the promotion must be in a running state, which is implied.

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% with the single parameter 'promotionId' described as 'Promotion ID'. The description does not add extra meaning beyond what the schema provides, so baseline score of 3 is appropriate.

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?

Description clearly states it pauses a running promotion and can be resumed later. The verb 'pause' is specific, and it distinguishes from sibling tools like ebay_pause_campaign and ebay_pause_item_promotion, though it does not specify the promotion type.

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?

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives. It implies usage when a promotion is running but does not mention when not to use, prerequisites, or suggest related tools like ebay_resume_promotion for resumption.

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