add_dashboard_resource

A write tool on the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server.

SERVERHa Nexus Agent SOURCEfistacho/ha-nexus-agent

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/fistacho-ha-nexus-agent/add-dashboard-resource.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_dashboard_resource does on Ha Nexus Agent

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

RISK

Why add_dashboard_resource is rated Medium

This tool creates or adds a new dashboard resource, which is a reversible modification operation. It fits the Write category (create/modify data reversibly). Severity is medium because misuse could clutter or misconfigure the dashboard, but the impact is limited to UI organization and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_dashboard_resource' indicates creation of a new resource in Home Assistant's dashboard system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_dashboard_resource safely

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

add_dashboard_resource Rate-limited

add_dashboard_resource 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": {
    "add_dashboard_resource": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_dashboard_resource_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 Ha Nexus Agent, apply this rule, and every add_dashboard_resource call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_dashboard_resource

What does the add_dashboard_resource tool do? +

add_dashboard_resource is a write tool on the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ha Nexus 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 add_dashboard_resource? +

Register the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_dashboard_resource: 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 Ha Nexus Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_dashboard_resource? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_dashboard_resource? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_dashboard_resource 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 add_dashboard_resource completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_dashboard_resource. 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 add_dashboard_resource? +

add_dashboard_resource is provided by the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server (fistacho/ha-nexus-agent). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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