knowledge_record_outcome · Ralph Hero MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What knowledge_record_outcome does on Ralph Hero

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why knowledge_record_outcome needs a policy

The tool creates/records new outcome data in the system. 'Record' implies writing a new entry rather than modifying or deleting existing data, making this a Write operation. Misuse could lead to polluted or incorrect outcome records in the workflow pipeline, but effects are likely reversible.

From the tool's definition Record a pipeline outcome event (research, plan, phase, validation, etc.)

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Verdict

knowledge_record_outcome Rate-limited

knowledge_record_outcome 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": {
    "knowledge_record_outcome": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "knowledge_record_outcome_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 Ralph Hero, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about knowledge_record_outcome

What does the knowledge_record_outcome tool do? +

Record a pipeline outcome event (research, plan, phase, validation, etc.). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ralph Hero MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on knowledge_record_outcome? +

Register the Ralph Hero MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for knowledge_record_outcome: 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 Ralph Hero. Nothing to install.

What risk level is knowledge_record_outcome? +

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

Can I rate-limit knowledge_record_outcome? +

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

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

knowledge_record_outcome is provided by the Ralph Hero MCP server (ralph-hero-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.