retrieve_memory

Retrieve a memory by key

SERVERClaude MCP Server Ecosystem SOURCEcoder-rl/claude_mcpserver_dev1

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/coder-rl-claude-mcpserver-dev1/retrieve-memory.md

WHAT IT DOES

What retrieve_memory does on Claude MCP Server Ecosystem

AI agents call retrieve_memory 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 retrieve_memory is rated Low

This tool fetches stored memory using a key lookup, which is a query operation that does not modify, create, execute, delete, or move data. It belongs in the Read category with low severity since unauthorized retrieval of memory data, while a privacy concern, does not cause irreversible damage, financial loss, or trigger external operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'retrieve_memory' and description 'Retrieve a memory by key' indicate a data retrieval operation with no side effects. The verb 'retrieve' is a classic read operation that queries existing data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs retrieve_memory 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 retrieve_memory, this is the rule to start with:

retrieve_memory Allowed

retrieve_memory 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": {
    "retrieve_memory": {}
  }
}

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 retrieve_memory call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about retrieve_memory

What does the retrieve_memory tool do? +

Retrieve a memory by key. 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 retrieve_memory? +

Register the Claude MCP Server Ecosystem MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for retrieve_memory: 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 retrieve_memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit retrieve_memory? +

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

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

retrieve_memory 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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