list_memories

List recent memories

SERVERClaude MCP Server Ecosystem SOURCEcoder-rl/claude_mcpserver_dev1

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/coder-rl-claude-mcpserver-dev1/list-memories.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_memories does on Claude MCP Server Ecosystem

AI agents call list_memories to retrieve information from Claude MCP Server Ecosystem without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_memories is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves memory data without modifying, deleting, or executing external operations. It is a straightforward read operation consistent with tools that list or fetch existing data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal since listing memories cannot alter state or trigger unwanted actions.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_memories' and description states 'List recent memories' — both indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_memories safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Claude MCP Server Ecosystem, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_memories, this is the rule to start with:

list_memories Allowed

list_memories 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": {
    "list_memories": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Claude MCP Server Ecosystem, apply this rule, and every list_memories call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_memories

What does the list_memories tool do? +

List recent memories. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude MCP Server Ecosystem MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_memories? +

Register the Claude MCP Server Ecosystem MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_memories: 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 Claude MCP Server Ecosystem. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_memories? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_memories? +

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

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

list_memories is provided by the Claude MCP Server Ecosystem MCP server (coder-rl/claude_mcpserver_dev1). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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