okta_list_identity_providers

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

No annotations exist; description provides no behavioral details beyond the purpose—e.g., permissions needed, pagination behavior, or whether results are limited to active providers. Minimal transparency.

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?

Single sentence is concise but overly sparse; front-loaded with purpose but lacks critical details that would justify its brevity.

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?

With 4 undocumented parameters, no output schema, and no annotations, the description is insufficient for an agent to invoke the tool correctly.

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 coverage is 0% and description does not explain any of the 4 parameters (q, type, after, limit). Agent cannot infer how to use filters or pagination.

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?

Description clearly states verb 'List' and resource 'configured identity providers' with specific use-case context ('federation or social-login incident review'). Distinguishes from sibling tools like okta_get_identity_provider (single IDP) and other list tools.

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?

Description implies usage for incident review but provides no explicit guidance on when to use vs alternatives (e.g., okta_get_identity_provider for details), no prerequisites, and no filtering strategies.

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