add_knowledge_relation · Adaptive Agent MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_knowledge_relation does on Adaptive Agent

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_knowledge_relation needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies relationships in a knowledge graph, which is reversible data modification. Without explicit description, confidence is moderate. Severity is medium because misuse could create incorrect knowledge relationships affecting downstream AI reasoning, but effects are typically reversible via delete_knowledge or manual correction.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_knowledge_relation' indicates creation of relationships in a knowledge graph; sibling tools like 'query_knowledge_graph', 'extract_knowledge', and 'delete_knowledge' confirm this server manages knowledge structures.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_knowledge_relation Rate-limited

add_knowledge_relation 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": {
    "add_knowledge_relation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_knowledge_relation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Adaptive Agent, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_knowledge_relation

What does the add_knowledge_relation tool do? +

add_knowledge_relation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Adaptive Agent MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_knowledge_relation? +

Register the Adaptive Agent MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_knowledge_relation: 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 Adaptive Agent. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_knowledge_relation? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_knowledge_relation? +

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

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

add_knowledge_relation is provided by the Adaptive Agent MCP server (justforever17/adaptive-agent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.