Tool Permissions
Tool permissions decide when Aethera can use tools on your behalf. They apply to internal capabilities and connected apps, and changes apply to new tool calls immediately.
Permission Levels
Section titled “Permission Levels”| Level | Behavior | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-approve | Aethera can run the tool without asking again. | Low-risk read actions you trust. |
| Ask approval | Aethera asks before using the tool. | Most write actions and uncertain workflows. |
| Block | Aethera cannot use the tool. | Sensitive, destructive, or unnecessary tools. |
Open Tool Permissions
Section titled “Open Tool Permissions”Open Settings
Section titled “Open Settings”Select Settings from the sidebar.
Select Tool Permissions
Section titled “Select Tool Permissions”Choose Tool permissions from the settings navigation.
Choose a Capability
Section titled “Choose a Capability”Use the left rail to select an internal capability group. Connected apps are listed separately and link back to their connector-specific permission view.
Set Permissions
Section titled “Set Permissions”Choose Auto-approve, Ask approval, or Block for individual tools.
Internal Tools
Section titled “Internal Tools”Internal tool groups are organized by capability. Each group separates:
- Read-only tools, such as browsing or searching information.
- Write / delete tools, such as creating, updating, exporting, deleting, or modifying content.
Use the group dropdown to set every tool in a group at once, or change tools individually.
Connected Apps
Section titled “Connected Apps”Connected apps appear in the left rail after they are active in the current workspace. Selecting one opens the app’s tool-permissions view from the Connectors page.
Connector permissions are workspace-scoped. If you switch from Personal to an organization workspace, review the permissions again.
Reset to Defaults
Section titled “Reset to Defaults”Each internal group includes Reset to defaults. Use it when you want to discard custom overrides and return the group to Aethera’s default permission behavior.
When A Tool Is Blocked
Section titled “When A Tool Is Blocked”If Aethera tries to use a blocked tool, the action does not run. Change the tool from Block to Ask approval or Auto-approve if you want to allow it in future runs.
Recommended Setup
Section titled “Recommended Setup”- Auto-approve trusted read-only tools you use often.
- Keep write/delete tools on Ask approval unless the workflow is routine.
- Block tools you do not want Aethera to use in the current workspace.
- Revisit permissions after connecting a new app or joining an organization workspace.