resume_last_intent · Livepilot MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resume_last_intent does on Livepilot

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resume_last_intent needs a policy

An AI agent can call resume_last_intent faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Livepilot by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

resume_last_intent Rate-limited

resume_last_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": {
    "resume_last_intent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resume_last_intent_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resume_last_intent

What does the resume_last_intent tool do? +

Resume the most recent unresolved creative intent. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Livepilot MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resume_last_intent? +

Register the Livepilot MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resume_last_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 Livepilot. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resume_last_intent? +

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

Can I rate-limit resume_last_intent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resume_last_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 resume_last_intent completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resume_last_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 resume_last_intent? +

resume_last_intent is provided by the Livepilot MCP server (livepilot). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.