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⚠️ Execution Method (Must Read): This skill executes queries via local Python or Node.js scripts under scripts/. Using direct API calls is prohibited.

• Query scripts are located under the skill directory scripts/ (e.g., scripts/ges_graph_skill.py)
• All scripts and environment check scripts are inside the skill package. You must use skill action=exec to execute them; do not run them directly in the shell
• Prefer inline execution (python -c or node -e) over creating temporary script files. See "Inline Execution (No Temp Files)" section below.
• All paths are relative to the skill directory, which is the directory where this SKILL.md resides

GES Graph Access Guidance

Overview

Huawei Cloud Graph Engine Service (GES) persistent edition atomic capability, providing access guide for graph database operations. Covers Cypher queries, GQL queries, schema/label management, summary info queries, graph data editing and other core capabilities.

Directory Structure

The directory conventions are as follows (all paths are relative to the skill directory):

1. scripts/ - Contains the Python and Node.js execution scripts
   • ges_graph_skill.py - Python SDK for GES graph operations
   • ges_graph_skill.js - Node.js SDK for GES graph operations
2. references/ - Contains documentation and configuration examples
   • ges_env.csv.example - Environment configuration template

Prerequisites

Before using this skill, ensure the following conditions are met:

1. Runtime Environment

Supports Python or Node.js runtime. Requires Python 3.8+ or Node.js 14+.

2. Graph Instance Configuration

This skill supports both environment variables and configuration files. Environment variables take precedence over configuration files.

Environment Variables and Parameters

• AK/SK required for AKSK authentication. ** Username/password conditionally required when AKSK is not available.

Configuration File (.env/ges_env.csv)

Config file path: .env/ges_env.csv

• access_key/secret_key required for AKSK authentication. ** username/password/domain_name conditionally required when AKSK is not available.

IAM URLs by Region

Three methods are supported (priority from high to low):

1. Environment variable GES_TOKEN
2. AKSK method (HUAWEI_CLOUD_AK + HUAWEI_CLOUD_SK or access_key + secret_key)
3. Password method (username + password + domain_name)

⛔ Prohibited Operations (Safety Guardrail)

This skill prohibits the following operations:

The following high-risk operations require explicit agent confirmation before execution:

If a user requests any of the above high-risk operations, explicit confirmation must be obtained: "This is a high-risk operation and requires your explicit confirmation. Please reply with 'confirm' to proceed."

Cypher and GQL Query Languages

GES supports two query languages: Cypher (Neo4j-compatible) and GQL (international standard graph query language).

Cypher Usage

Python:

# Execute a Cypher query
result = skill.execute_query("MATCH (n) RETURN n LIMIT 10")

# Create a node (_ID_ is used only during creation to set a custom ID)
result = skill.execute_query(
    "CREATE (n:Person {_ID_: 'p001', name: '张三'}) RETURN n"
)

# Match query
result = skill.execute_query(
    "MATCH (n:Person)-[:KNOWS]->(m) WHERE n.name = '张三' RETURN m"
)

# Update a node (match via id() function)
result = skill.execute_query(
    "MATCH (n) WHERE id(n) = 123 SET n.name = '李四' RETURN n"
)

# Delete a node
result = skill.execute_query(
    "MATCH (n) WHERE id(n) = 123 DETACH DELETE n"
)

# Aggregate query
result = skill.execute_query(
    "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n.city, count(*) as cnt ORDER BY cnt DESC"
)

Node.js:

const { GESGraphSkill } = require('./ges_graph_skill.js');
const skill = new GESGraphSkill();

// Execute a Cypher query
const result = await skill.executeQuery("MATCH (n) RETURN n LIMIT 10");

// Create a node (_ID_ is used only during creation to set a custom ID)
const result = await skill.executeQuery(
    "CREATE (n:Person {_ID_: 'p001', name: '张三'}) RETURN n"
);

// Match query
const result = await skill.executeQuery(
    "MATCH (n:Person)-[:KNOWS]->(m) WHERE n.name = '张三' RETURN m"
);

// Update a node
const result = await skill.executeQuery(
    "MATCH (n) WHERE id(n) = 123 SET n.name = '李四' RETURN n"
);

// Delete a node
const result = await skill.executeQuery(
    "MATCH (n) WHERE id(n) = 123 DETACH DELETE n"
);

// Aggregate query
const result = await skill.executeQuery(
    "MATCH (n:Person) RETURN n.city, count(*) as cnt ORDER BY cnt DESC"
);

// Path query
const result = await skill.executeQuery(
    "MATCH p=(n:Person)-[*1..3]->(m) WHERE n.name = '张三' RETURN p"
);

Inline Execution (No Temp Files)

Execute Cypher queries directly via skill action=exec without creating any script files.

Note: When running via skill action=exec, the working directory is the project root. The installed skill is located under .agents/skills/huawei-cloud-ges-graph, not under skills/ai/ges/.

Python:

skill exec py -c "
import sys, os; cwd=os.getcwd()
skill_dir = os.path.join(cwd, '.agents', 'skills', 'huawei-cloud-ges-graph')
sys.path.insert(0, os.path.join(skill_dir, 'scripts'))
from ges_graph_skill import get_skill
import json
r = get_skill().execute_query('MATCH (n) RETURN n LIMIT 5')
print(json.dumps(r, ensure_ascii=False, indent=2))
"

Node.js:

skill exec node -e "
const path = require('path');
const cwd = process.cwd();
const scriptPath = path.join(cwd, '.agents', 'skills', 'huawei-cloud-ges-graph', 'scripts', 'ges_graph_skill.js');
const { GESGraphSkill } = require(scriptPath);
(async () => {
    const r = await new GESGraphSkill().executeQuery('MATCH (n) RETURN n LIMIT 5');
    console.log(JSON.stringify(r, null, 2));
})();
"

Common Cypher Statements

GQL Usage (Supported by this Skill)

GQL is the ISO/IEC 39075 standardized graph query language. GES invokes it via action_id=execute-gql-query.

# GQL requires the underlying _request method
client = GESClient()
result = client._request('POST', '/action?action_id=execute-gql-query', json={
    "statements": [{
        "statement": "INSERT (n:Person{_ID_:'p001', firstName:'Eywa'}) RETURN n",
        "parameters": {},
        "resultDataContents": ["row"]
    }]
})

Common GQL Statements

Cypher vs GQL Key Differences

Cypher Query

# Execute a Cypher query
result = skill.execute_query("MATCH (n) RETURN n LIMIT 10")

# Execute a Cypher query with parameters
result = skill.execute_query(
    "MATCH (n) WHERE n.name = $name RETURN n",
    parameters={"name": "张三"}
)

Vertex Operations

# Add a node
result = skill.client.add_node(
    node_id="mem_001",
    labels=["Memory", "conversation"],
    properties={"content": "User said Hello", "timestamp": 1234567890}
)

# Batch add nodes
result = skill.client.add_nodes_batch([
    {"id": "mem_001", "labels": ["Memory"], "properties": {"content": "test1"}},
    {"id": "mem_002", "labels": ["Memory"], "properties": {"content": "test2"}}
])

# Get a node
result = skill.client.get_node("mem_001")

# Update a node
result = skill.client.update_node("mem_001", {"content": "New content"})

# Delete a node
result = skill.client.delete_node("mem_001")

Edge Operations

# Add an edge
result = skill.client.add_edge(
    start_node_id="mem_001",
    end_node_id="mem_002",
    edge_type="RELATED_TO",
    properties={"weight": 0.8}
)

# Delete an edge
result = skill.client.delete_edge("mem_001", "mem_002", "RELATED_TO")

# Get edges of a node
result = skill.client.get_edges("mem_001", direction="both")

Label Operations

# Add a label to a node
result = skill.client.add_label_to_node("mem_001", "important")

# Query nodes by label
result = skill.client.get_nodes_by_label("Memory", limit=100)

Graph Management

# Get schema information
result = skill.get_schema_info()

# Get graph statistics
result = skill.get_statistics()

# Clear all data in the graph (dangerous operation)
result = skill.clear_all_memories()

Import/Export

# Import graph data
job_id = skill.client.import_graph(
    schema_path="obs://bucket/schema.xml",
    vertex_path="obs://bucket/vertex",
    edge_path="obs://bucket/edge"
)

# Export graph data (access_key/secret_key are read from .env automatically)
job_id = skill.client.export_graph(
    export_path="obs://bucket/export",
    vertex_set_name="set_vertex",
    edge_set_name="set_edge"
)

GES Syntax Guide

Node ID Handling

GES uses the special _ID_ property to handle string-type node IDs:

• Creating nodes uses the _ID_ property:

  CREATE (n:Memory{_ID_: 'mem_001', content: 'test'})

• Other operations use the id() function:

  MATCH (n) WHERE id(n) = 'mem_001' RETURN n
  MATCH (n)-[r]->(m) WHERE id(n) = 'mem_001' RETURN r

Schema Requirements

GES requires that schema (Labels and Properties) be defined before corresponding nodes can be created. Schema can be defined through:

1. Creating Labels and properties via the GES management console
2. Importing data with schema through the import interface

Response Format

All Cypher interfaces return a unified JSON format:

{
  "results": [
    {
      "columns": ["column1", "column2"],
      "data": [
        {"row": ["value1", "value2"], "meta": [null, null]}
      ]
    }
  ],
  "errors": []
}

Error Handling

from ges_graph_skill import get_skill

skill = get_skill()
try:
    result = skill.execute_query("MATCH (n) RETURN n")
except Exception as e:
    print(f"Error: {e}")

Important Notes

1. Token validity: Token is valid for 24 hours; the code refreshes automatically
2. Schema constraint: Ensure Labels and Properties are defined before creating nodes
3. Dangerous operations: clear_graph() deletes all data in the graph; use with caution
4. Asynchronous operations: For large data import/export, asynchronous mode is recommended

Reference Documentation

• Configuration file format: references/ges_env.csv.example — Environment configuration file template and field descriptions
• Graph database format: https://support.huaweicloud.com/usermanual-ges/ges_01_0153.html — Detailed GES graph data format documentation
• How to access the business API: https://support.huaweicloud.com/api-ges/ges_03_0112.html — GES business API access guide