graph-import-from-notes · MCP Index Notes MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What graph-import-from-notes does on MCP Index Notes

AI agents use graph-import-from-notes to create or update resources in MCP Index Notes — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MCP Index Notes environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why graph-import-from-notes needs a policy

This tool reads from existing notes and writes/creates corresponding nodes and edges in a knowledge graph. This is a Write operation because it creates new data structures (graph nodes/edges) derived from note content. It is reversible (nodes/edges can be modified or removed later), so it does not qualify as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Import nodes and edges from existing notes: note -> key and note -> tags.' Import operations create or add new nodes and edges to a knowledge graph structure, which modifies the graph data model reversibly.

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Verdict

graph-import-from-notes Rate-limited

graph-import-from-notes 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": {
    "graph-import-from-notes": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "graph-import-from-notes_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches MCP Index Notes, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about graph-import-from-notes

What does the graph-import-from-notes tool do? +

Import nodes and edges from existing notes: note -> key and note -> tags. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Index Notes MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on graph-import-from-notes? +

Register the MCP Index Notes MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for graph-import-from-notes: 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 Index Notes. Nothing to install.

What risk level is graph-import-from-notes? +

graph-import-from-notes is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit graph-import-from-notes? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the graph-import-from-notes 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 graph-import-from-notes completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for graph-import-from-notes. 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 graph-import-from-notes? +

graph-import-from-notes is provided by the MCP Index Notes MCP server (vjsr007/mcp-index-notes). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.