Generate a plain-language explanation per permission
Each permission's name and scope are translated into a one-sentence explanation of exactly what it lets someone do, avoiding internal jargon like raw permission keys.
Free permission clarity tool
PermissionExplain
List your system's permissions and roles and get a plain-language explanation for each, plus flags for overly broad or confusingly named permissions.
- Calculated instantly from your inputs
- No signup or data submission
- A focused next step for MVP planning
Your entries remain in this browser session and are not sent to MVPHub.
Your inputs
List your permissions
Enter one permission per line as Permission name | scope (single-item/whole-workspace/system-wide) | granted to how many roles.
Your calculated result
Your result
0/100
Planning score
Recommended next actions
How it works
Flag overly broad grants
System-wide or destructive-sounding permissions (delete/export/manage) granted to many roles are flagged as a likely over-grant, since broad access held by many people raises risk without a corresponding need.
Score overall permission clarity
A system where every permission has a clear scope and a reasonable number of holders scores well; ambiguous scope or unusually wide grants lower the score.
Frequently asked questions
What counts as "too many roles" for a system-wide permission?
There's no universal number, but a destructive, system-wide permission held by more than 2-3 roles is usually worth a second look — broader access should be reserved for a small, deliberate set of trusted roles.
Why does permission naming matter for admins?
An admin assigning access from a raw permission key like `delete_any_record` has to guess what it actually does — a plain-language explanation prevents accidental over-granting.
Does this replace a security audit?
No — this is a UX/clarity tool for how permissions are presented and understood, not a security review of your actual access-control implementation.
How is this different from SettingsCraft?
PermissionExplain translates and audits the permission/role system itself; SettingsCraft organizes the broader settings navigation, which may include a permissions section among many others.
How we compare
| Capability | MVPHub | Showing admins raw permission keys/flags | A generic RBAC documentation template |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generates plain-language explanations from your list | ✓ | × | × |
| Flags your actual over-broad grants | ✓ | × | × |
| Produces a permission clarity score | ✓ | × | × |
| Instant, no security engagement required | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
MVPHub translates and audits your actual permission list. Raw permission keys or a generic RBAC template don't reflect your specific system's scope and grant patterns.