add_view_to_dashboard

Add a new view to a dashboard.

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-view-to-dashboard.md

WHAT IT DOES

What add_view_to_dashboard does on Ha Nexus Agent

AI agents use add_view_to_dashboard 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_view_to_dashboard is rated Medium

The tool creates or adds a new dashboard view, which is a data modification operation. It is reversible (the view can be removed), so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not execute code, trigger external operations, or move money. Write is the most appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_view_to_dashboard' and description 'Add a new view to a dashboard' indicate creation/modification of dashboard configuration. This is a reversible write operation that modifies the home automation dashboard structure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_view_to_dashboard 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_view_to_dashboard, this is the rule to start with:

add_view_to_dashboard Rate-limited

add_view_to_dashboard 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_view_to_dashboard": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_view_to_dashboard_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_view_to_dashboard call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_view_to_dashboard

What does the add_view_to_dashboard tool do? +

Add a new view to a dashboard. 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_view_to_dashboard? +

Register the Ha Nexus Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_view_to_dashboard: 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_view_to_dashboard? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_view_to_dashboard? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_view_to_dashboard 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_view_to_dashboard completely? +

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

add_view_to_dashboard 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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