hiveagent_escrow_lock

Lock funds in escrow for an agent-to-agent transaction. Buyer's funds are held until the seller delivers. HiveAgent takes 15% commission on release. Use this when hiring another agent to do work.

Part of the Hiveagent MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

hiveagentiq/hiveagent Write Risk 2/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use hiveagent_escrow_lock to create or modify resources in Hiveagent. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON HIVEAGENT_ESCROW_LOCK

Without a policy, an AI agent could call hiveagent_escrow_lock repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Hiveagent.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

hiveagentiq-hiveagent.yaml

tools:
  hiveagent_escrow_lock:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Hiveagent policy for all 122 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name hiveagent_escrow_lock

Category Write

MCP Server Hiveagent MCP Server

Risk Level Medium

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// FAQ

What does the hiveagent_escrow_lock tool do? +

Lock funds in escrow for an agent-to-agent transaction. Buyer's funds are held until the seller delivers. HiveAgent takes 15% commission on release. Use this when hiring another agent to do work.. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Hiveagent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hiveagent_escrow_lock? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for hiveagent_escrow_lock. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Hiveagent MCP server.

What risk level is hiveagent_escrow_lock? +

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

Can I rate-limit hiveagent_escrow_lock? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hiveagent_escrow_lock rule in your Intercept 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 hiveagent_escrow_lock completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for hiveagent_escrow_lock. 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 hiveagent_escrow_lock? +

hiveagent_escrow_lock is provided by the Hiveagent MCP server (hiveagentiq/hiveagent). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

hiveagent_escrow_lock

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