start_consolidation

Start the background consolidation scheduler that periodically deduplicates and merges memories

SERVEREnhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server SOURCEdanielsimonjr/memory-mcp

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What start_consolidation does on Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server

AI agents invoke start_consolidation to trigger actions in Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why start_consolidation is rated High

The tool executes a background scheduler process with side effects on the knowledge graph—deduplication and merging of memories are state-changing operations. While not destructive (data is preserved, not deleted) or financial, it is an Execute action because it runs a triggered process.

From the tool's definition Tool starts a background process ('Start the background consolidation scheduler') that performs operations on stored data ('deduplicates and merges memories'). This is an executable action that triggers ongoing automated operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

start_consolidation Rate-limited

start_consolidation stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "start_consolidation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_consolidation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 start_consolidation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about start_consolidation

What does the start_consolidation tool do? +

Start the background consolidation scheduler that periodically deduplicates and merges memories. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Enhanced Knowledge Graph Memory Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on start_consolidation? +

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

start_consolidation is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit start_consolidation? +

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

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

start_consolidation 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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