set_governance_policy

Set the active governance policy controlling which write operations (create, update, delete) are permitted for future requests

SERVEREnhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server SOURCEdanielsimonjr/memory-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/danielsimonjr-memory-mcp/set-governance-policy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_governance_policy does on Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server

AI agents use set_governance_policy 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_governance_policy is rated Medium

This tool modifies the governance policy that controls what write, update, and delete operations are allowed on the knowledge graph. While it is itself a Write operation (updating a policy), its blast radius is high because misconfiguration could either block legitimate operations or, more dangerously, permit destructive operations (deletes) that would otherwise be restricted.

From the tool's definition Set the active governance policy controlling which write operations (create, update, delete) are permitted for future requests

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_governance_policy Rate-limited

set_governance_policy 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_governance_policy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_governance_policy_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_governance_policy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_governance_policy

What does the set_governance_policy tool do? +

Set the active governance policy controlling which write operations (create, update, delete) are permitted for future requests. 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_governance_policy? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_governance_policy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_governance_policy 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_governance_policy completely? +

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

set_governance_policy 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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