neuron_update_knowledge_base
Update the properties of an existing knowledge base such as name, description, or root instruction.
This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-update-knowledge-base.md
What neuron_update_knowledge_base does on Neuron
AI agents use neuron_update_knowledge_base 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 to update |
name | string | — | New name for the knowledge base |
description | string | — | New description for the knowledge base |
rootInstruction | string | — | New root instruction or context |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why neuron_update_knowledge_base is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating knowledge base properties. It does not delete data (which would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial). The modification of a 'root instruction' could have downstream effects on bot behavior, but the tool itself performs a reversible Write operation.
From the tool's definition Update the properties of an existing knowledge base such as name, description, or root instruction—this modifies existing data (properties of a knowledge base) in a reversible manner.
Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs neuron_update_knowledge_base 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_update_knowledge_base, this is the rule to start with:
neuron_update_knowledge_base 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_update_knowledge_base call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about neuron_update_knowledge_base
Update the properties of an existing knowledge base such as name, description, or root instruction. 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_update_knowledge_base accepts 4 parameters: id, name, description, rootInstruction. Required: id. 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_update_knowledge_base: 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_update_knowledge_base 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_update_knowledge_base 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_update_knowledge_base. 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_update_knowledge_base 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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