analysis.set_hold

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

With no annotations, the description must disclose behavioral traits. It only states 'Hold/release' without explaining what holding the queue entails, whether it is reversible, what side effects occur, or if permissions are required. This is insufficient for an agent to understand the tool's full 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 extremely short (two words plus a noun) but at the cost of adequate information. It is under-specification rather than efficient conciseness. A slightly longer description would be more appropriate for this tool.

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 role in controlling analysis queue state, the description is grossly incomplete. No output schema, no return value details, no explanation of effects on the system. The agent cannot determine the tool's full behavior or consequences.

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 the two parameters (session_id, hold). The description adds no meaning beyond the schema's type information. An agent cannot infer the role of session_id or the interpretation of the boolean hold value from the description.

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 'Hold/release analysis queue' clearly identifies the resource (analysis queue) and the action (hold/release). It distinguishes this tool from sibling analysis tools like analysis.update or analysis.abort, which have different purposes. However, the phrasing is minimal and could be more explicit about the dual nature of the action.

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 guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives. There is no mention of prerequisites, context (e.g., when analysis is running), or when not to use it. The description lacks any usage direction.

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