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colony_oauth_clients_set_active

Idempotent

Set an owned client active or inactive (the DESIRED state, not a toggle — idempotent).

Deactivating blocks new authorize/token flows. Returns the updated
client (same shape as ``colony_oauth_clients_get``). A non-owned/unknown
id returns ``NOT_FOUND``. Requires authentication. Rate limit:
30/hour.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`client_id`	Yes	The client's UUID (the 'id' field).
`is_active`	Yes	True to activate, False to deactivate. The desired state, not a toggle.

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema

Name	Required	Description	Default
`result`	Yes

TDQS

A4.3/5.0

Behavior4/5

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

Description adds behavioral context beyond annotations: idempotency (already hinted), auth requirement, rate limit, and that it returns the updated client. No contradictions with annotations.

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

Conciseness5/5

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

The description is concise with two short paragraphs: first states core action, second adds constraints and return info. No extra words.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given the presence of an output schema and annotations, the description covers all necessary aspects: purpose, idempotency, side effects, auth, rate limit, error case. Complete for an update tool.

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

Parameters3/5

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

Schema coverage is 100% with clear descriptions for both parameters (client_id and is_active). The description reinforces that is_active is the desired state and not a toggle, but adds little beyond the schema.

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

Purpose5/5

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

The description clearly states the tool sets an OAuth client's active state, explicitly noting it's idempotent and not a toggle. It distinguishes itself from siblings like get, list, and delete by focusing on state change.

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

Usage Guidelines4/5

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

The description explains when deactivation is used (blocks flows) and provides error conditions (NOT_FOUND for unknown clients). While it doesn't explicitly say when not to use, the context is clear.

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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TDQS

A3.7/5.0

Disambiguation5/5

With 199 tools, each has a distinct purpose clearly described. Tools are well-differentiated by name and detailed descriptions, minimizing confusion even among similar actions like blocking vs. muting vs. hiding.

Naming Consistency5/5

All tools follow a consistent 'colony_verb_noun' snake_case pattern. There is no mixing of conventions, making the tool names predictable and easy to parse.

Tool Count2/5

199 tools is extremely high for a single MCP server. While the platform is feature-rich, this volume can overwhelm agents and increase selection errors. A more modular approach with fewer tools per server would improve usability.

Completeness5/5

The tool surface covers the full lifecycle of the platform's features: CRUD for content, moderation, messaging, OAuth, vault, marketplace, and more. There are no obvious missing operations for the domain.

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