submit_options_flow_step

Submit a step in an options flow.

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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WHAT IT DOES

What submit_options_flow_step does on Ha Nexus Agent

AI agents use submit_options_flow_step 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 submit_options_flow_step is rated Medium

Submitting a step in an options flow modifies configuration settings for a Home Assistant integration. This is a reversible write operation — settings can be changed back — but misconfiguration could affect smart home device behavior. No code execution or destructive/financial implications are evident.

From the tool's definition Submit a step in an options flow

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

submit_options_flow_step Rate-limited

submit_options_flow_step 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": {
    "submit_options_flow_step": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "submit_options_flow_step_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 submit_options_flow_step call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about submit_options_flow_step

What does the submit_options_flow_step tool do? +

Submit a step in an options flow. 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 submit_options_flow_step? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit submit_options_flow_step? +

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

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

submit_options_flow_step 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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