memory_list_records

memory_list_records

Server Amazon MQ MCP Server awslabs.amazon-mq-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What memory_list_records does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents call memory_list_records to retrieve information from Amazon MQ MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why memory_list_records needs a policy

The 'list' verb in the tool name strongly suggests a read operation that retrieves or queries records without side effects. No indication of mutation, deletion, or financial impact. The empty description prevents confirmation of exact behavior, but the naming convention aligns with standard read operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'memory_list_records' contains the verb 'list', which indicates data retrieval without modification. The sibling tools on this server include other list/read operations (e.g., 'aggregate', 'analyze_*'), suggesting a pattern of read-only operations.

Questions about memory_list_records

What does the memory_list_records tool do? +

memory_list_records. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_list_records? +

Register the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_list_records: 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 Amazon MQ MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memory_list_records? +

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

Can I rate-limit memory_list_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the memory_list_records 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_list_records completely? +

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

memory_list_records is provided by the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.amazon-mq-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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