graph_create_reflection · IMS MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What graph_create_reflection does on IMS MCP Server

AI agents use graph_create_reflection to create or update resources in IMS MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your IMS MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why graph_create_reflection needs a policy

The 'create' verb in the tool name places this in the Write category—it creates or modifies data. Given the server's focus on memory systems and knowledge graphs (evidenced by sibling tools like graph_create_bug, graph_create_component, graph_create_decision, graph_create_feature), this tool likely adds a reflection node to a memory or architectural graph. Without a description, confidence is moderate (0.65).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'graph_create_reflection' indicates creation of a new graph node or entity (create), which modifies stored data. The empty description provides no additional detail about scope or reversibility.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

graph_create_reflection Rate-limited

graph_create_reflection 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": {
    "graph_create_reflection": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "graph_create_reflection_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about graph_create_reflection

What does the graph_create_reflection tool do? +

graph_create_reflection. It is categorised as a Write tool in the IMS MCP 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 graph_create_reflection? +

Register the IMS MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for graph_create_reflection: 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 IMS MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is graph_create_reflection? +

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

Can I rate-limit graph_create_reflection? +

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

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

graph_create_reflection is provided by the IMS MCP Server MCP server (jdelon02/ims-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.