Add all files from a directory to the knowledge base. Processes recursively.
AI agents use add_directory to create or update resources in Code Graph Knowledge System — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Code Graph Knowledge System environment.
This tool performs a Write operation because it creates new entries or relationships in the Neo4j knowledge graph without irreversibly deleting data. While bulk operations carry moderate risk (adding large amounts of data could degrade performance or create noise), the action is reversible through clearing or updating the knowledge base.
From the tool's definition The tool 'add_directory' creates or modifies data in the knowledge base by processing and ingesting all files from a directory recursively.
Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access add_directory gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Code Graph Knowledge System, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for add_directory:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"add_directory": {
"limits": [
{
"counter": "add_directory_rate",
"window": "minute",
"max": 30,
"scope": "grant"
}
]
}
}
}add_directory 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.
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Add all files from a directory to the knowledge base. Processes recursively. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Code Graph Knowledge System MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Code Graph Knowledge System MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_directory: 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 Code Graph Knowledge System. Nothing to install.
add_directory is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_directory 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_directory. 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.
add_directory is provided by the Code Graph Knowledge System MCP server (royisme/codebase-rag). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Start from Code Graph Knowledge System, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.
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