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Agent Scope

Reviewed 19 July 2026Canonical definitionPart of: Runtime Control & Guardrail Terms →

Agent scope defines the boundaries of what an agent is authorised to do, which tools it can call, what data it can access, which systems it can interact with, and under what conditions. Narrow scope reduces risk; broad scope requires stronger controls.

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Questions

Common questions.

What is Agent Scope?

Agent scope defines the boundaries of what an agent is authorised to do, which tools it can call, what data it can access, which systems it can interact with, and under what conditions.

How does Agent Scope work?

Narrow scope reduces risk; broad scope requires stronger controls.

Which terms are related to Agent Scope?

Closely related concepts include Ambient Authority, Agent Context Isolation, Agent Sandboxing, Capability Control (AI). Each is defined in the Prefactor glossary.

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