Low Risk

get_memory_guide

Get the comprehensive AgentCore Memory guide. Returns a detailed reference covering: CLI commands, agentcore.json schema, memory strategies, cost tiers, common patterns, troubleshooting, IAM permissions, and migration notes. This is a read-only operation with no cost implications.

Part of the AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call get_memory_guide to retrieve information from AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_memory_guide only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

aws-bedrock-agentcore-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  get_memory_guide:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server policy for all 122 tools.

Tool Name get_memory_guide
Category Read
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like get_memory_guide have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the get_memory_guide tool do? +

Get the comprehensive AgentCore Memory guide. Returns a detailed reference covering: CLI commands, agentcore.json schema, memory strategies, cost tiers, common patterns, troubleshooting, IAM permissions, and migration notes. This is a read-only operation with no cost implications.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_memory_guide? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_memory_guide. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is get_memory_guide? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_memory_guide? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_memory_guide rule in your Intercept 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 get_memory_guide completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_memory_guide. 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 get_memory_guide? +

get_memory_guide is provided by the AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.amazon-bedrock-agentcore-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.

Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.

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