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get_group

Retrieve detailed information about a specific group in Okta by providing the group ID using this tool for user management and group-level insights.

Instructions

Get detailed information about a specific group

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
groupIdYesID of the group to retrieve

Implementation Reference

  • The main handler function for the 'get_group' tool. It validates the input using the Zod getGroup schema, fetches the specific group from the Okta API using oktaClient.groupApi.getGroup, formats the group details including ID, name, description, type, object class, and timestamps, and returns a formatted text response or an error message.
      get_group: async (request: { parameters: unknown }) => {
        const { groupId } = groupSchemas.getGroup.parse(request.parameters);
    
        try {
          const oktaClient = getOktaClient();
    
          const group = await oktaClient.groupApi.getGroup({
            groupId,
          });
    
          if (!group || !group.profile) {
            return {
              content: [
                {
                  type: "text",
                  text: `No group found with ID: ${groupId}`,
                },
              ],
            };
          }
    
          const formattedGroup = `Group Details:
    - ID: ${group.id}
    - Name: ${group.profile.name}
    - Description: ${getProfileValue(group.profile.description)}
    - Type: ${group.type || "Unknown"}
    - Object Class: ${formatArray(group.objectClass)}
    - Created: ${formatDate(group.created)}
    - Last Updated: ${formatDate(group.lastUpdated)}
    - Last Membership Updated: ${formatDate(group.lastMembershipUpdated)}`;
    
          return {
            content: [
              {
                type: "text",
                text: formattedGroup,
              },
            ],
          };
        } catch (error) {
          console.error("Error getting group:", error);
          return {
            content: [
              {
                type: "text",
                text: `Failed to get group: ${error instanceof Error ? error.message : String(error)}`,
              },
            ],
            isError: true,
          };
        }
      },
  • Zod schema definition for the get_group tool input validation, requiring a non-empty groupId string.
    getGroup: z.object({
      groupId: z.string().min(1, "Group ID is required"),
    }),
  • Tool registration entry for 'get_group' in the exported groupTools array, defining the tool name, description, and JSON Schema for input validation (groupId required).
    {
      name: "get_group",
      description: "Get detailed information about a specific group",
      inputSchema: {
        type: "object",
        properties: {
          groupId: {
            type: "string",
            description: "ID of the group to retrieve",
          },
        },
        required: ["groupId"],
      },
    },
Behavior2/5

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. It mentions retrieving 'detailed information' but fails to specify what that includes, whether it requires permissions, or if it has side effects like rate limits. This leaves significant gaps for a read operation.

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 a single, efficient sentence that directly states the tool's purpose without unnecessary words. It is appropriately sized and front-loaded, making it easy to understand quickly.

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?

For a tool with no annotations and no output schema, the description is insufficient. It does not explain what 'detailed information' includes, how results are structured, or any behavioral traits, leaving the agent with incomplete context for proper invocation.

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?

The input schema has 100% description coverage, clearly documenting the 'groupId' parameter. The description adds no additional meaning beyond the schema, such as format examples or constraints, so it meets the baseline for high schema coverage without compensating value.

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 verb ('Get') and resource ('detailed information about a specific group'), making the purpose evident. However, it does not differentiate from sibling tools like 'list_groups' or 'list_group_users', which would require more specificity about what 'detailed information' entails.

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?

No guidance is provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives such as 'list_groups' for broader queries or 'get_user' for individual user details. The description lacks context on prerequisites or exclusions, leaving usage unclear.

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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