hippo_contradictions_list

Cycle #110.B. List unresolved contradictions detected by

SERVERVerimem SOURCEaureliocpr-ctrl/verimem

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/verimem/hippo-contradictions-list.md

WHAT IT DOES

What hippo_contradictions_list does on Verimem

AI agents call hippo_contradictions_list to retrieve information from Verimem without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why hippo_contradictions_list is rated Low

The tool performs a read-only operation to surface contradictions in the memory system. It retrieves and presents information about inconsistencies but does not create, modify, delete, or execute any actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'hippo_contradictions_list' and description 'List unresolved contradictions detected by' indicate a retrieval/query operation that returns a list of detected contradictions without modifying or deleting data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hippo_contradictions_list safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Verimem, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For hippo_contradictions_list, this is the rule to start with:

hippo_contradictions_list Allowed

hippo_contradictions_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "hippo_contradictions_list": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Verimem, apply this rule, and every hippo_contradictions_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about hippo_contradictions_list

What does the hippo_contradictions_list tool do? +

Cycle #110.B. List unresolved contradictions detected by. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Verimem MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on hippo_contradictions_list? +

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

What risk level is hippo_contradictions_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit hippo_contradictions_list? +

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

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

hippo_contradictions_list is provided by the Verimem MCP server (aureliocpr-ctrl/verimem). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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