unpause_dag
Resume a paused Apache Airflow DAG to restart its scheduled tasks and workflows using the DAG ID.
Instructions
Unpause a DAG by ID
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| dag_id | Yes |
Resume a paused Apache Airflow DAG to restart its scheduled tasks and workflows using the DAG ID.
Unpause a DAG by ID
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| dag_id | Yes |
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
With no annotations, the description carries full burden but only states the action without behavioral details. It doesn't mention permissions required, whether it's idempotent, what happens if the DAG isn't paused, or the response format. For a mutation tool with zero annotation coverage, this is inadequate.
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 a single, efficient sentence with zero wasted words. It's front-loaded with the core action and resource, making it easy to parse quickly.
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?
For a mutation tool with no annotations, no output schema, and 0% schema coverage, the description is incomplete. It lacks behavioral context, parameter details, usage guidance, and expected outcomes, leaving significant gaps for an AI agent to operate effectively.
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%, but the description adds minimal context by specifying 'by ID' for the single parameter 'dag_id'. However, it doesn't explain what a DAG ID is, its format, or where to find it. With one parameter and low coverage, this provides basic but insufficient compensation.
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 clearly states the verb ('Unpause') and resource ('a DAG by ID'), making the purpose immediately understandable. It doesn't differentiate from its sibling 'pause_dag' beyond the opposite action, but the purpose is unambiguous. A 5 would require explicit distinction from siblings.
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 like 'patch_dag' or 'update_dag_run_state', nor prerequisites such as whether the DAG must be paused first. The description only states what it does, not when it's appropriate.
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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