manage_intune_windows_apps

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_intune_windows_apps does on Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server

AI agents use manage_intune_windows_apps to create or update resources in Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why manage_intune_windows_apps needs a policy

This tool creates, modifies, and assigns application deployments across managed Windows devices via Intune. 'Manage' and 'assignments' indicate write operations that push software to potentially thousands of corporate devices. Misuse could deploy malicious or unwanted applications organization-wide, making the blast radius high.

From the tool's definition Manage Windows application deployment including Win32 apps, Microsoft Store apps, and Office 365 assignments

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

manage_intune_windows_apps Rate-limited

manage_intune_windows_apps 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": {
    "manage_intune_windows_apps": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_intune_windows_apps_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_intune_windows_apps

What does the manage_intune_windows_apps tool do? +

Manage Windows application deployment including Win32 apps, Microsoft Store apps, and Office 365 assignments. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on manage_intune_windows_apps? +

Register the Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for manage_intune_windows_apps: 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 Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is manage_intune_windows_apps? +

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

Can I rate-limit manage_intune_windows_apps? +

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

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

manage_intune_windows_apps is provided by the Microsoft 365 Core MCP Server MCP server (roycedamien/m365-core-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.