neuron_create_kb_entry
Add a new entry (note, document, or information piece) to a knowledge base.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-create-kb-entry.md
What neuron_create_kb_entry does on Neuron
AI agents use neuron_create_kb_entry to create or update resources in Neuron, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Neuron environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
id | string | Yes | Unique identifier of the knowledge base |
title | string | Yes | Title of the entry |
folder | string | — | Folder to organize the entry: 'general', 'skills', 'contexts', 'documents', or 'faqs' (default: general) |
source | string | — | Source type of the entry (default: manual) |
content | string | Yes | Content or body of the entry |
metadata | object | — | Optional metadata key-value pairs for the entry |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why neuron_create_kb_entry is rated Medium
This tool creates and adds new data to a knowledge base, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money. The medium severity reflects that misuse could pollute knowledge bases used by the chatbot platform, potentially affecting bot responses and user interactions, but the impact is containable through review and deletion of entries.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'neuron_create_kb_entry' and description 'Add a new entry (note, document, or information piece) to a knowledge base' indicate creation of new data in a knowledge base system.
Risk signalsAccepts file system path (folder) · Accepts raw HTML/template content (content)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs neuron_create_kb_entry safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Neuron, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For neuron_create_kb_entry, this is the rule to start with:
neuron_create_kb_entry 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 Neuron, apply this rule, and every neuron_create_kb_entry call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about neuron_create_kb_entry
Add a new entry (note, document, or information piece) to a knowledge base. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Neuron MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
neuron_create_kb_entry accepts 6 parameters: id, title, folder, source, content, metadata. Required: id, title, content. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Neuron MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for neuron_create_kb_entry: 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 Neuron. Nothing to install.
neuron_create_kb_entry 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 neuron_create_kb_entry 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 neuron_create_kb_entry. 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.
neuron_create_kb_entry is provided by the Neuron MCP server (neuron-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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