gid_edit_graph · GID MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gid_edit_graph does on GID MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gid_edit_graph needs a policy

The primary operations are 'add' and 'update', which are Write-category operations that create or modify data reversibly. While 'delete' appears in the description, the context of deleting graph elements (nodes/edges/relation types) within a managed software architecture representation is not necessarily irreversible in the manner of destructive database operations like DROP TABLE or permanent data erasure.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'add, update, or delete nodes, edges, and relation types in the graph'—the verbs 'add' and 'update' indicate reversible modification of data structures within the graph representation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gid_edit_graph Rate-limited

gid_edit_graph 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": {
    "gid_edit_graph": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gid_edit_graph_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gid_edit_graph

What does the gid_edit_graph tool do? +

Directly add, update, or delete nodes, edges, and relation types in the graph. Supports dynamic relation schema. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GID 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 gid_edit_graph? +

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

What risk level is gid_edit_graph? +

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

Can I rate-limit gid_edit_graph? +

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

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

gid_edit_graph is provided by the GID MCP Server MCP server (potatouniverse/graph-indexed-development-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.