hippo_transcript_promote

Promote a RAW transcript turn (Tier C) into the accepted

SERVERVerimem SOURCEaureliocpr-ctrl/verimem

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/verimem/hippo-transcript-promote.md

WHAT IT DOES

What hippo_transcript_promote does on Verimem

AI agents use hippo_transcript_promote 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_transcript_promote is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner—promoting a transcript from one tier to another. While it changes the state of recorded information, it does not delete or permanently destroy data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'promote' and description states it converts a 'RAW transcript turn (Tier C) into the accepted', indicating it modifies the status/tier of existing transcript data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs hippo_transcript_promote 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_transcript_promote, this is the rule to start with:

hippo_transcript_promote Rate-limited

hippo_transcript_promote 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_transcript_promote": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "hippo_transcript_promote_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_transcript_promote call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about hippo_transcript_promote

What does the hippo_transcript_promote tool do? +

Promote a RAW transcript turn (Tier C) into the accepted. 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_transcript_promote? +

Register the Verimem MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hippo_transcript_promote: 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_transcript_promote? +

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

Can I rate-limit hippo_transcript_promote? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the hippo_transcript_promote 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_transcript_promote completely? +

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

hippo_transcript_promote 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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