diff --git a/core/api/src/main/java/org/onlab/onos/net/intent/IntentService.java b/core/api/src/main/java/org/onlab/onos/net/intent/IntentService.java
index c3aae54..700066d 100644
--- a/core/api/src/main/java/org/onlab/onos/net/intent/IntentService.java
+++ b/core/api/src/main/java/org/onlab/onos/net/intent/IntentService.java
@@ -1,6 +1,8 @@
 package org.onlab.onos.net.intent;
 
 
+import java.util.List;
+
 /**
  * Service for application submitting or withdrawing their intents.
  */
@@ -68,6 +70,15 @@
     IntentState getIntentState(IntentId id);
 
     /**
+     * Returns the list of the installable events associated with the specified
+     * top-level intent.
+     *
+     * @param intentId top-level intent identifier
+     * @return compiled installable intents
+     */
+    List<Intent> getInstallableIntents(IntentId intentId);
+
+    /**
      * Adds the specified listener for intent events.
      *
      * @param listener listener to be added