my-apps

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

No annotations provided; description is minimal. It indicates a read operation, but does not disclose potential side effects, errors, or response details beyond listing apps.

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 with no filler, includes key permission context. Highly efficient.

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?

For a zero-parameter tool, description is adequate but lacks details on output format or pagination. With no output schema, additional context on return structure would improve completeness.

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?

Input schema has zero parameters, so description does not need to add parameter details. Baseline score of 4 applies as no compensation needed.

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?

Clearly states it lists application links for the connected user, with a specific verb and resource. However, it does not explicitly differentiate from the sibling 'list-apps', though the scope hint helps.

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?

Provides a permission requirement ('requires okta.users.read') but lacks explicit guidance on when to use versus alternatives like 'list-apps' or exclusions.

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