pause_torrent

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

With no annotations provided, the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. 'Pause a torrent' implies a mutation operation but doesn't specify if it's reversible, requires specific permissions, affects download/upload states, or has side effects like preserving data. This leaves significant gaps in understanding the tool's 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 extremely concise with just three words, front-loading the key action. There's no wasted language, making it efficient for quick understanding, though this brevity contributes to gaps in other dimensions.

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 moderate complexity (a mutation with no annotations) and the presence of an output schema (which handles return values), the description is minimally adequate. However, it lacks details on usage context, parameter meaning, and behavioral traits, making it incomplete for safe and effective use without additional inference.

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 input schema has 1 parameter with 0% description coverage, so the schema provides no semantic information. The description doesn't mention the 'torrent_id' parameter at all, failing to compensate for the schema gap. However, with only one parameter, the baseline is 4, but the description adds no value, so it's scored lower at 3.

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 'Pause a torrent' clearly states the verb (pause) and resource (torrent), making the basic purpose understandable. However, it doesn't distinguish this tool from its sibling 'stop_torrent', which likely serves a similar function, leaving ambiguity about when to use one versus the other.

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 provides no guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like 'stop_torrent' or 'remove_torrent'. It lacks context about prerequisites (e.g., torrent must be active), exclusions, or typical scenarios for pausing versus other actions.

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