Execute a shell command and return the output.
Accepts freeform code/query input (command)
Part of the Mem0 Memory Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents invoke execute-command to trigger processes or run actions in Mem0 Memory 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.
execute-command 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.
tools:
execute-command:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 10
window: 60
validate:
required_args: trueSee the full Mem0 Memory Server policy for all 4 tools.
Execute a shell command and return the output.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mem0 Memory Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for execute-command. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mem0 Memory Server MCP server.
execute-command is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute-command 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for execute-command. 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.
execute-command is provided by the Mem0 Memory Server MCP server (big-omega/mem0-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept