open_nodes

Open specific nodes in the knowledge graph by their names

Server MCP Memory Server - HTTP Streaming songlairui/mcp-memory-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What open_nodes does on MCP Memory Server - HTTP Streaming

AI agents call open_nodes to retrieve information from MCP Memory Server - HTTP Streaming without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why open_nodes needs a policy

This tool retrieves specific nodes from the knowledge graph by name. 'Open' in this context means to fetch/view the node data, not to execute or modify anything. It is a read-only operation with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition Open specific nodes in the knowledge graph by their names

Questions about open_nodes

What does the open_nodes tool do? +

Open specific nodes in the knowledge graph by their names. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Memory Server - HTTP Streaming MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on open_nodes? +

Register the MCP Memory Server - HTTP Streaming MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for open_nodes: 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 MCP Memory Server - HTTP Streaming. Nothing to install.

What risk level is open_nodes? +

open_nodes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit open_nodes? +

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

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

open_nodes is provided by the MCP Memory Server - HTTP Streaming MCP server (songlairui/mcp-memory-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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