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overseer.secrets_template

Generate secure templates for managing secrets and credentials in repositories using env-file, vault, or AWS Secrets Manager formats.

Instructions

Creates a template structure for managing secrets and credentials securely.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
repo_nameYesName of the repository
template_typeNoType of secrets template to createenv-file

Implementation Reference

  • The `handleSecretsTemplate` function that executes the tool logic for 'overseer.secrets_template', currently implemented as a stub for a planned feature.
    export async function handleSecretsTemplate(
      args: {
        repo_name: string;
        template_type?: 'env-file' | 'vault' | 'aws-secrets-manager';
      },
      phaseManager: PhaseManager
    ): Promise<{
      success: boolean;
      files_created: string[];
      secrets_structure: Record<string, unknown>;
      instructions: string;
    }> {
      // Note: secrets_template is a planned feature for v1.1+
      // This tool will generate secure templates for managing secrets
      
      return {
        success: true,
        files_created: [],
        secrets_structure: {},
        instructions: `Secrets template generation for ${args.template_type || 'env-file'} is planned for v1.1.0. This tool will create secure templates for managing credentials and secrets.`,
      };
    }
  • Defines the tool metadata, name, description, and input schema for 'overseer.secrets_template'.
    export function createSecretsTemplateTool(phaseManager: PhaseManager): Tool {
      return {
        name: 'overseer.secrets_template',
        description: 'Creates a template structure for managing secrets and credentials securely.',
        inputSchema: {
          type: 'object',
          required: ['repo_name'],
          properties: {
            repo_name: {
              type: 'string',
              description: 'Name of the repository',
            },
            template_type: {
              type: 'string',
              enum: ['env-file', 'vault', 'aws-secrets-manager'],
              default: 'env-file',
              description: 'Type of secrets template to create',
            },
          },
        },
      };
    }
  • Imports the tool creator and handler functions specific to overseer.secrets_template.
    import { createSecretsTemplateTool, handleSecretsTemplate } from './secrets-template.js';
  • Adds the overseer.secrets_template tool to the list of available tools in createTools.
    createSecretsTemplateTool(context.phaseManager),
  • Registers the handler dispatch for 'overseer.secrets_template' in the central handleToolCall switch statement.
    case 'overseer.secrets_template':
      return await handleSecretsTemplate(args, context.phaseManager);
Behavior2/5

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

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full burden of behavioral disclosure. It mentions 'securely' but doesn't specify what that entails (e.g., file permissions, encryption, or access controls). It also lacks details on output format, error handling, or side effects, which are critical for a tool that creates structures for sensitive data.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

The description is a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It's front-loaded with the key action, though it could be slightly more structured by hinting at parameters or outcomes, but overall it's concise and clear.

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

Completeness2/5

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

Given the complexity of handling secrets (a sensitive operation), the lack of annotations, and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It doesn't explain what the created template looks like, how it's stored, or security implications, leaving significant gaps for the agent to infer behavior in a critical context.

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 description coverage is 100%, so the schema already documents both parameters thoroughly. The description adds no additional meaning beyond implying the template is for 'secrets and credentials,' which aligns with the schema's 'template_type' enum but doesn't provide extra context like use cases for each type. This meets the baseline for high schema coverage.

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

Purpose4/5

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

The description clearly states the action ('Creates a template structure') and the resource ('for managing secrets and credentials securely'), making the purpose understandable. However, it doesn't differentiate this tool from sibling tools like 'overseer.env_map' or 'overseer.generate_ci', which might also involve configuration or file generation, so it doesn't reach the highest score.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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. It doesn't mention prerequisites, context (e.g., during project setup), or compare it to sibling tools like 'overseer.env_map' for environment management, leaving the agent with minimal usage direction.

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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