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Get authenticated user (current user context)

getAuthenticatedUser
Read-onlyIdempotent

Resolve the authenticated user's ID, username, and team role to answer personalized queries about workspaces and account details.

Instructions

Gets information about the authenticated user.

  • This endpoint provides “current user” context (`user.id`, `username`, `teamId`, roles).

  • When a user asks for “my …” (e.g., “my workspaces, my information, etc.”), call this first to resolve the user ID.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault

No arguments

Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate read-only and idempotent behavior. Description adds no extra behavioral traits beyond clarifying the purpose; it does not mention side effects or permissions, but that is covered by annotations.

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?

Concise two-sentence description with a bullet point, no unnecessary fluff, and well-organized.

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

Completeness5/5

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

Given no parameters and no output schema, the description is sufficient. It explains what the tool does and when to use it.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters5/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

No parameters exist, so schema coverage is complete. Description need not add parameter details.

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

Purpose5/5

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

Clearly states it gets the authenticated user's information, with a specific verb and resource. The mention of fields (user.id, username, teamId, roles) further clarifies purpose.

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

Usage Guidelines5/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Explicitly provides when to use: when the user asks for 'my ...' to resolve the user ID. This is a strong usage guideline.

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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