scp_create_intent · SCP Local MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What scp_create_intent does on SCP Local MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why scp_create_intent needs a policy

scp_create_intent creates new shopping intent records, which is a reversible write operation. While it modifies customer e-commerce data, it does not delete data (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), nor involve financial transactions (would be Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new shopping intent with a merchant.' This is a write operation that creates new data. The scope requirement 'intent:create' further confirms intentional data creation.

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Verdict

scp_create_intent Rate-limited

scp_create_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": {
    "scp_create_intent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "scp_create_intent_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about scp_create_intent

What does the scp_create_intent tool do? +

Create a new shopping intent with a merchant. Domain must be authorized with intent:create scope. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SCP Local 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 scp_create_intent? +

Register the SCP Local MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scp_create_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 SCP Local MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is scp_create_intent? +

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

Can I rate-limit scp_create_intent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the scp_create_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 scp_create_intent completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for scp_create_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 scp_create_intent? +

scp_create_intent is provided by the SCP Local MCP Server MCP server (shopper-context-protocol/scp-mcp-wrapper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.