hippo_skill_merge
FORGIA #201. Manually merge skill src into skill
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What hippo_skill_merge does on Verimem
AI agents use hippo_skill_merge 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.
Why hippo_skill_merge is rated Medium
The tool modifies existing skill data by merging one skill into another. This is a reversible write operation—the merge can typically be undone or revised—rather than irreversible deletion. It creates or modifies data structures (skills) without executing arbitrary code or causing financial impact.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'hippo_skill_merge' and description 'Manually merge skill `src` into skill' indicate a data modification operation that combines or updates skill records.
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The rule that runs hippo_skill_merge 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_merge, this is the rule to start with:
hippo_skill_merge 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Verimem, apply this rule, and every hippo_skill_merge call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about hippo_skill_merge
FORGIA #201. Manually merge skill src into skill. 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.
Register the Verimem MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hippo_skill_merge: 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.
hippo_skill_merge 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 hippo_skill_merge 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 hippo_skill_merge. 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.
hippo_skill_merge 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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