resolve_conflict · Tages MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_conflict does on Tages

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resolve_conflict needs a policy

This tool modifies data (memory records) in a reversible manner by updating which conflict resolution strategy is applied. It does not delete data irreversibly (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'resolve[s] a detected memory conflict' using strategies like 'keep_newer, keep_older, or merge' — these operations modify stored memory state by selecting which version persists or combining versions together.

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Verdict

resolve_conflict Rate-limited

resolve_conflict 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": {
    "resolve_conflict": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_conflict_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 Tages, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about resolve_conflict

What does the resolve_conflict tool do? +

Resolve a detected memory conflict using keep_newer, keep_older, or merge strategies. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tages MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_conflict? +

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

What risk level is resolve_conflict? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_conflict? +

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

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

resolve_conflict is provided by the Tages MCP server (ryantlee25-droid/tages). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.