scan_folder_for_intent
AI agents call scan_folder_for_intent to retrieve information from Metis Public Health without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
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.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
scan_folder_for_intent. 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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