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memory_delete_relations

Delete and forget multiple relationships between entities from the user

How to control memory_delete_relations ↓

What memory_delete_relations does on VaultAssist

AI agents call memory_delete_relations to permanently remove resources in VaultAssist — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

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Why memory_delete_relations needs a policy

This tool permanently removes relationship data between entities and marks it as forgotten, which cannot be undone. While the blast radius is somewhat limited compared to deleting entire documents or emails (hence 'high' rather than 'critical'), the destructive nature—irreversible deletion without recovery options—places it in the Destructive category rather than Write.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'memory_delete_relations' contains 'delete' and description explicitly states 'Delete and forget multiple relationships between entities'. The verb 'delete' combined with 'forget' indicates irreversible removal of data connections/relationships.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access memory_delete_relations gives an agent:

How to control memory_delete_relations

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and VaultAssist, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for memory_delete_relations:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "memory_delete_relations"
  ]
}

memory_delete_relations disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  1. Create a free account and register VaultAssist — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about memory_delete_relations

What does the memory_delete_relations tool do? +

Delete and forget multiple relationships between entities from the user. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the VaultAssist MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_delete_relations? +

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

What risk level is memory_delete_relations? +

memory_delete_relations is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit memory_delete_relations? +

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

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

memory_delete_relations is provided by the VaultAssist MCP server (3xcaffeine/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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