hippo_skill_clone

FORGIA #240 — deep-clone a skill into a fresh

SERVERVerimem SOURCEaureliocpr-ctrl/verimem

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/verimem/hippo-skill-clone.md

WHAT IT DOES

What hippo_skill_clone does on Verimem

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

RISK

Why hippo_skill_clone is rated Medium

Cloning creates a new resource (a copy of a skill), which is a Write operation. It does not delete or overwrite existing data, does not execute code, and has no financial implications. Severity is medium because misuse could proliferate unwanted skill copies, but the operation is reversible. Confidence is moderate because the description is truncated and does not fully specify the target or scope of the clone.

From the tool's definition 'deep-clone a skill into a fresh' — creates a new copy of an existing skill

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hippo_skill_clone 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_skill_clone, this is the rule to start with:

hippo_skill_clone Rate-limited

hippo_skill_clone 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": {
    "hippo_skill_clone": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hippo_skill_clone_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about hippo_skill_clone

What does the hippo_skill_clone tool do? +

FORGIA #240 — deep-clone a skill into a fresh. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Verimem MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on hippo_skill_clone? +

Register the Verimem MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hippo_skill_clone: 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_skill_clone? +

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

Can I rate-limit hippo_skill_clone? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hippo_skill_clone 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_skill_clone completely? +

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

hippo_skill_clone 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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