okta-start

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

With no annotations, description carries full burden. It states configuration and authentication start but does not disclose side effects like session creation, state mutation, or behavior on repeated calls beyond reuse. Lacks detail on destructive actions.

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?

Two sentences with key concepts front-loaded. No extraneous content. Every part is informative.

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 12 parameters and no output schema, the description is incomplete. It explains the overall flow but does not clarify the role of most parameters, order of operations, or return values.

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?

Only the reconfigure parameter is described explicitly. The other 11 parameters (e.g., orgUrl, scopes) have no schema descriptions and the description adds no extra meaning. Schema coverage is 0%, so description fails to compensate.

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 it is the 'canonical startup flow' for configuring and beginning authentication, distinguishing between first use (configure) and later calls (reuse). However, it does not explicitly differentiate from sibling tools like okta-oauth-login or okta-browser-session-proof.

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 clear guidance on when to set reconfigure=true ('only when the user explicitly wants to change setup'). Implies usage for initial setup and subsequent reuse, but does not specify when not to use it or mention alternatives.

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