Why it matters
Agent permissions define knowledge and tool access for autonomous systems. Broader than chatbot read scopes because agents may query systems and trigger workflows.
How it works
Separate read collections from tool capabilities. Map agent roles to least privilege. Audit permission expansions.
Example
Nintendo tier-1 agent reads public KB collections but cannot invoke refund API tools reserved for tier-2 with additional policy training.
Common mistakes
- 1Tool permissions granted at demo time and never reviewed
- 2Agents inheriting human user superadmin access
- 3No separation between read and act permissions
Every AI deserves a source of truth.
Organize verified knowledge collections with ownership, review dates, and lifecycle controls.
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