Resume paused torrents in qBittorrent by specifying hashes or 'all' to restart all downloads. Restores active downloading after a pause.
Resume one or more paused torrents. Use 'all' to resume everything.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| hashes | Yes | Torrent hash(es), pipe-separated or 'all' |
Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.
v1.0.0Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
No annotations provided, so the description carries the full burden. It does not state state-transition effects (paused -> active), permissions, or that resuming a non-paused torrent is a no-op. Minimal behavioral context.
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?
Two short sentences, front-loaded with the primary action; efficient with no wasted words, though slightly terse for the operation's nuances.
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?
Adequate for a simple one-parameter action tool with full schema coverage and no output schema, but missing behavioral details (state change implications, idempotency) that would fully equip an agent.
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 100% and the schema already documents pipe-separated hashes and 'all'. The description only repeats the 'all' keyword, adding nothing beyond the schema.
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?
States a specific verb (resume) and resource (torrents), and clearly distinguishes itself from the sibling qbittorrent_pause_torrents by naming the inverse operation.
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?
Specifies the 'all' special case for resuming everything, but gives no guidance on when to use this versus pause_torrents or how it relates to recheck/re-add flows.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.