app_set_intent

A write tool on the Eda Agent MCP server.

SERVEREda Agent SOURCEsalitronic/eda-agent

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/eda-agent/app-set-intent.md

WHAT IT DOES

What app_set_intent does on Eda Agent

AI agents use app_set_intent to create or update resources in Eda Agent, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Eda Agent environment.

RISK

Why app_set_intent is rated Medium

Without an explicit description, classification relies on the 'set_' prefix which conventionally indicates Write operations (state modification). However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'app_set_intent' lacks a description. Based on naming patterns in the sibling tools (app_get_*, app_set_*), this appears to be a setter that modifies application state or intent. The 'set' prefix indicates mutation rather than retrieval.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs app_set_intent safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Eda Agent, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For app_set_intent, this is the rule to start with:

app_set_intent Rate-limited

app_set_intent stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "app_set_intent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "app_set_intent_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Eda Agent, apply this rule, and every app_set_intent call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about app_set_intent

What does the app_set_intent tool do? +

app_set_intent is a write tool on the Eda Agent MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Eda Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on app_set_intent? +

Register the Eda Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for app_set_intent: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Eda Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is app_set_intent? +

app_set_intent is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit app_set_intent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the app_set_intent rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block app_set_intent completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for app_set_intent. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides app_set_intent? +

app_set_intent is provided by the Eda Agent MCP server (salitronic/eda-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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