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      "group": "Agent readiness",
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      "group": "Agent readiness",
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    },
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      "value": "Listed in Okta Integration Network and on Zapier",
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      "group": "Reliability and integrations",
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      "note": "Not published",
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    },
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      "text": "EOR requires a refundable deposit before starting; amount not stated",
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            null
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        "k": "Official MCP server",
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    "note": "Order: alphabetical, always. Checked Nov 11, 2026."
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      "date": "2026-11-11",
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    }
  ],
  "corrections": "mailto:dg@softwareapplications.com",
  "ranking_policy": "No paid placement. Money never changes order, labels or evidence."
}