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memory_start_extraction_job

Start (or restart) a memory extraction job. COST WARNING: Extraction jobs consume compute resources to process events and produce memory records. This incurs AWS charges. Typically used to retry previously failed extraction jobs. The job processes events and produces structured long-term memory...

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

AI agents invoke memory_start_extraction_job to trigger processes or run actions in AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call -- triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.

memory_start_extraction_job can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

aws-bedrock-agentcore-mcp-server.yaml
tools:
  memory_start_extraction_job:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

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

Tool Name memory_start_extraction_job
Category Execute
Risk Level High

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

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

memory_start_extraction_job is one of the high-risk operations in AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the memory_start_extraction_job tool do? +

Start (or restart) a memory extraction job. COST WARNING: Extraction jobs consume compute resources to process events and produce memory records. This incurs AWS charges. Typically used to retry previously failed extraction jobs. The job processes events and produces structured long-term memory records.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AWS Bedrock AgentCore MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_start_extraction_job? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for memory_start_extraction_job. 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 memory_start_extraction_job? +

memory_start_extraction_job is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit memory_start_extraction_job? +

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

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

memory_start_extraction_job 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.

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