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Configure Downstream-Tool Auth

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15 points
Intermediate
~45 min
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Intermediate challenge: choose and configure the correct downstream authentication pattern so an agent can call a protected tool with the intended user or service identity without exposing credentials. You need this when a Tool reaches a system that requires sign-in, a service identity, or a token exchange instead of anonymous access.

Why this challenge?

An agent that can reason but cannot securely reach the systems it needs is not useful in production. This challenge builds the identity boundary that makes downstream automation trustworthy.

How do you want to work?

Choose your preferred workflow. All paths reach the same outcome — pick what fits your style.

Use the agent and provider surfaces in Console to configure the authentication path, then test it through Try It Out. Some provider types may require platform-team provisioning.

Console journey

Move through this journey one milestone at a time. Each step opens the place you need next.

  1. 1
    Open the managed agent

    Open the agent that needs downstream access and review its required connections in Configure.

    Choose an agent
  2. 2
    Choose the provider path

    Review the required provider and choose the available per-user connection, automatic exchange, or run-credential flow.

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  3. 3
    Test a safe downstream action

    Use Try It Out to invoke a read-only downstream operation and complete any authorization prompt.

  4. 4
    Review the trace

    Confirm the operation succeeded and that the trace contains outcome evidence rather than secret material.

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