add_tag_alias
Add a tag alias (synonym mapping)
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What add_tag_alias does on Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server
AI agents use add_tag_alias to create or update resources in Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server environment.
Why add_tag_alias is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies synonym mappings within the knowledge graph's tag system. While it affects metadata organization, it is reversible (aliases can be removed or updated) and has a limited blast radius if misused—an agent could create confusing or redundant tag aliases, but this does not irreversibly delete data, execute arbitrary code, or cause financial impact.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a tag alias (synonym mapping)' which creates a new mapping/association in the knowledge graph. The verb 'Add' indicates data creation rather than retrieval or deletion.
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The rule that runs add_tag_alias safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_tag_alias, this is the rule to start with:
add_tag_alias stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server, apply this rule, and every add_tag_alias call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about add_tag_alias
Add a tag alias (synonym mapping). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_tag_alias: 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 Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server. Nothing to install.
add_tag_alias is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_tag_alias 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 add_tag_alias. 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.
add_tag_alias is provided by the Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server MCP server (danielsimonjr/memory-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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