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Stop process resource watch

process_resource_watch_stop
Destructive

Stop and remove a process resource watch by watch ID, optionally scoped to a device, to end monitoring and free associated resources.

Instructions

Stop and remove a process resource watch.

Input Schema

NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
watchIdYes
deviceIdNo
deviceNameNo

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv0.8.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already declare destructiveHint=true, readOnlyHint=false and openWorldHint=false, so the safety profile is covered. The description adds real value by clarifying that stopping also removes the watch (not merely pauses it), but it says nothing about whether removal is recoverable or what happens to an in-flight watch.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

A single short sentence with the key action front-loaded and no filler. It is efficient, though arguably under-specified rather than optimally sized for a 3-parameter mutation tool.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a destructive tool with 0% schema coverage and no output schema, the description should explain parameter roles and the lifecycle relationship to process_resource_watch_start/list. It supplies none of that, leaving the agent to guess how to identify the watch to stop.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 0% across all 3 parameters, so the description carries the full burden and adds nothing — it never mentions watchId, deviceId, or deviceName. The optional deviceId/deviceName parameters (presumably disambiguators) are left completely unexplained.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

States a specific compound verb ('stop and remove') and the resource ('process resource watch'), so the agent knows the target object. It does not explicitly differentiate from siblings like process_resource_watch_start/read/list, but the resource noun is unambiguous enough to place it in that family.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no when-to-use guidance, no prerequisites (e.g. that the watch must exist), and no reference to the sibling tools that create or list watches. The agent must infer the workflow entirely from the name.

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

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