scan_folder_for_intent
A read tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server.
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What scan_folder_for_intent does on Metis Public Health
AI agents call scan_folder_for_intent to retrieve information from Metis Public Health without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why scan_folder_for_intent is rated Low
The tool appears to read and analyze folder contents to detect user intent, which is a Read operation (retrieval and analysis of existing data). However, the vague name and empty description create uncertainty about whether it might execute code analysis or modification.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'scan_folder_for_intent' suggests scanning/reading folder contents to identify intent or purpose. No description provided.
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The rule that runs scan_folder_for_intent safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Metis Public Health, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For scan_folder_for_intent, this is the rule to start with:
scan_folder_for_intent is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Metis Public Health, apply this rule, and every scan_folder_for_intent call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about scan_folder_for_intent
scan_folder_for_intent is a read tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Metis Public Health MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Metis Public Health MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for scan_folder_for_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 Metis Public Health. Nothing to install.
scan_folder_for_intent is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the scan_folder_for_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for scan_folder_for_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.
scan_folder_for_intent is provided by the Metis Public Health MCP server (sveritg/metis_ph). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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