set_entity_parent

Set the parent of an entity for hierarchical organization

SERVEREnhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server SOURCEdanielsimonjr/memory-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/danielsimonjr-memory-mcp/set-entity-parent.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_entity_parent does on Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server

AI agents use set_entity_parent 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.

RISK

Why set_entity_parent is rated Medium

This tool modifies the hierarchical structure of entities in the knowledge graph by setting parent relationships. While it doesn't delete data (ruling out Destructive) or execute arbitrary code (ruling out Execute), it does persistently alter metadata and relationships within the graph. The modification is reversible—a parent relationship can be changed again—making it a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_entity_parent' and description 'Set the parent of an entity for hierarchical organization' indicate modification of entity metadata to reorganize knowledge graph structure.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_entity_parent 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 set_entity_parent, this is the rule to start with:

set_entity_parent Rate-limited

set_entity_parent 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.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_entity_parent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_entity_parent_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server, apply this rule, and every set_entity_parent call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_entity_parent

What does the set_entity_parent tool do? +

Set the parent of an entity for hierarchical organization. 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.

How do I enforce a policy on set_entity_parent? +

Register the Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_entity_parent: 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 set_entity_parent? +

set_entity_parent is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit set_entity_parent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_entity_parent 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 set_entity_parent completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_entity_parent. 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 set_entity_parent? +

set_entity_parent 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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