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Create a CLI auth challenge

pc_post_cli_auth_challenges

Issues an authentication challenge for CLI access. Provide a command, and optionally set client name, access level, or company ID.

Instructions

Create a CLI auth challenge

Paperclip operation: POST /api/cli-auth/challenges. Authorization class: public.

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bodyYes
headersYes
encodingYes
status_codeYes
content_typeYes
Behavior3/5

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

Annotations already indicate readOnlyHint=false (write) and destructiveHint=false. The description adds that authorization is 'public', which is useful. However, it does not disclose what happens upon creation (e.g., returns a challenge ID, requires approval) or other behavioral traits.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is concise with two sentences containing essential information (purpose, HTTP details, auth class). No unnecessary words, but could be better structured with distinct sections.

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?

Given the presence of an output schema and zero parameter descriptions, the description is incomplete. It does not explain the response, when to use, or parameter meanings, leaving significant gaps for agent understanding.

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

Parameters1/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, and the description provides no explanation for any parameter. Agents must rely solely on parameter names ('command', 'clientName', etc.), which may be insufficient for correct invocation.

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 tool creates a CLI auth challenge, with a specific verb and resource. It also specifies the HTTP method and path. However, it does not distinguish from sibling tools like approve or cancel, which have different purposes.

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 on when to use this tool versus sibling tools (e.g., pc_post_cli_auth_challenges_by_id_approve). No prerequisites, context, or alternatives are mentioned.

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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