authentik_admin

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

No annotations are provided, so the description must cover behavioral traits. It mentions 'Admin-only' implying restricted access, but does not disclose side effects, permissions, rate limits, or error behavior. The dispatching nature is hinted but not fully explained.

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 concise at four sentences, with the purpose front-loaded. The usage pattern and example are helpful. Slightly more structure (e.g., bullet points) could improve readability, but it is efficient for the content.

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?

Given no output schema and no annotations, the description provides basic operational guidance but lacks details on return values, error handling, and the scope of admin operations beyond the example. The 'help' mechanism partially compensates, but the description could be more comprehensive for a tool with broad functionality.

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%, so the description must compensate. It explains that the 'operation' parameter can be 'help' or a specific operation name, and that 'params' is a JSON object with parameters. The example clarifies usage. However, the 'params' object is left open-ended, and no details about valid operations are provided beyond the example.

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 this tool is for admin-only Authentik operations, listing categories like settings, system, version, etc. It distinguishes from sibling tools like authentik_read or authentik_write by emphasizing admin-only scope. The example with 'GetSystemInfo' clarifies the intended use.

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?

The description advises calling with operation='help' to list available operations, which aids discovery. However, it does not provide explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus the sibling tools (e.g., for admin-specific tasks vs. general CRUD). No exclusion criteria or prerequisites are mentioned.

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