memory_snapshot_diff

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

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

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What memory_snapshot_diff does on Agent-Memory-OS

AI agents call memory_snapshot_diff to retrieve information from Agent-Memory-OS without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why memory_snapshot_diff is rated Low

While the description is empty, the semantic meaning of 'diff' is to compare two states and output the differences. This is a read operation with no side effects. The tool name provides sufficient evidence despite the lack of explicit description. Confidence is moderately high but not higher due to the missing description and possibility the actual implementation could involve unexpected functionality.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'memory_snapshot_diff' indicates comparison of memory snapshots. Diff operations are inherently read-only, comparing two states without modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs memory_snapshot_diff 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_snapshot_diff, this is the rule to start with:

memory_snapshot_diff Allowed

memory_snapshot_diff is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "memory_snapshot_diff": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY 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_snapshot_diff call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about memory_snapshot_diff

What does the memory_snapshot_diff tool do? +

memory_snapshot_diff is a read tool on the Agent-Memory-OS MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Agent-Memory-OS MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_snapshot_diff? +

Register the Agent-Memory-OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_snapshot_diff: 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_snapshot_diff? +

memory_snapshot_diff is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit memory_snapshot_diff? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the memory_snapshot_diff 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_snapshot_diff completely? +

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

memory_snapshot_diff 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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