create_relation · Memora MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_relation does on Memora

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_relation needs a policy

This tool creates new entities (relations) in a local, persistent knowledge graph, which is a write operation. The local-only nature and reversibility (compatible with the sibling 'forget' tool) keep severity low. Misuse could add spurious relations but would not cause blast damage to external systems or data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a directed relation' — the verb 'create' indicates data generation/modification. The tool adds a new relation object to the knowledge graph, which is reversible (can be forgotten or updated).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_relation Rate-limited

create_relation 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": {
    "create_relation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_relation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_relation

What does the create_relation tool do? +

Create a directed relation. Active voice only (uses, depends_on, ...). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Memora MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_relation? +

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

What risk level is create_relation? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_relation? +

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

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

create_relation is provided by the Memora MCP server (vnemaidev/memora). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.