crow_kb_edit_collection

Update an existing knowledge base collection

SERVERCrow SOURCEkh0pper/crow

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/kh0pper-crow/crow-kb-edit-collection.md

WHAT IT DOES

What crow_kb_edit_collection does on Crow

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

RISK

Why crow_kb_edit_collection is rated Medium

The tool modifies (updates) a knowledge base collection, which is a write operation. It does not delete irreversibly (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'edit' and description states 'Update an existing knowledge base collection' — these indicate reversible modification of stored data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs crow_kb_edit_collection safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Crow, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For crow_kb_edit_collection, this is the rule to start with:

crow_kb_edit_collection Rate-limited

crow_kb_edit_collection 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": {
    "crow_kb_edit_collection": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "crow_kb_edit_collection_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Crow, apply this rule, and every crow_kb_edit_collection call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about crow_kb_edit_collection

What does the crow_kb_edit_collection tool do? +

Update an existing knowledge base collection. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Crow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on crow_kb_edit_collection? +

Register the Crow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for crow_kb_edit_collection: 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 Crow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is crow_kb_edit_collection? +

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

Can I rate-limit crow_kb_edit_collection? +

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

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

crow_kb_edit_collection is provided by the Crow MCP server (kh0pper/crow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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