memory_add

A write tool on the Agent-Memory-OS MCP server.

SERVERAgent-Memory-OS SOURCEyamantaka520/Agent-Memory-OS

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/agent-memory-os/memory-add.md

WHAT IT DOES

What memory_add does on Agent-Memory-OS

AI agents use memory_add to create or update resources in Agent-Memory-OS, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Agent-Memory-OS environment.

RISK

Why memory_add is rated Medium

The 'add' verb indicates creation of new data records in the local-first memory engine. This is reversible (entries can be removed/edited), so Write rather than Destructive. Severity is medium because misuse could pollute shared team memory with false/malicious associations affecting multiple agents, but effects are not irreversible and no financial impact is evident.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'memory_add' combined with server context (memory engine managing data for AI-agent teams) indicates data creation/insertion.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs memory_add safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Agent-Memory-OS, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For memory_add, this is the rule to start with:

memory_add Rate-limited

memory_add 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": {
    "memory_add": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memory_add_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 Agent-Memory-OS, apply this rule, and every memory_add call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about memory_add

What does the memory_add tool do? +

memory_add is a write tool on the Agent-Memory-OS MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Agent-Memory-OS MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_add? +

Register the Agent-Memory-OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_add: 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 Agent-Memory-OS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memory_add? +

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

Can I rate-limit memory_add? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the memory_add 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_add completely? +

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

memory_add is provided by the Agent-Memory-OS MCP server (yamantaka520/Agent-Memory-OS). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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