get_stale_entities

Return all entities whose freshness score is below a threshold

SERVEREnhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server SOURCEdanielsimonjr/memory-mcp
Low RISK CLASS
Category Read
Parameters 00 required
Recommended Allowedsee the rule below
Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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What get_stale_entities does on Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server

AI agents call get_stale_entities to retrieve information from Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_stale_entities is rated Low

This tool retrieves filtered information from the knowledge graph without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing external operations. It is a simple read/query operation with negligible blast radius if misused by an AI agent—at worst, the agent would obtain a subset of existing data.

From the tool's definition Tool returns/retrieves entities based on a freshness score threshold; 'get_stale_entities' is a query operation with no modification or side effects. Description states 'Return all entities' indicating data retrieval only.

Questions about get_stale_entities

What does the get_stale_entities tool do? +

Return all entities whose freshness score is below a threshold. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_stale_entities? +

Register the Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_stale_entities: 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.

What risk level is get_stale_entities? +

get_stale_entities is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_stale_entities? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_stale_entities 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.

How do I block get_stale_entities completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_stale_entities. 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.

What MCP server provides get_stale_entities? +

get_stale_entities 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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