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share_memory

Share a memory namespace with another handle. Permission is 'read' (read-only) or 'write' (read + write + delete). Owner only — registered handle + secret required.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (secret)

Part of the Gateway server.

share_memory can permanently delete data in Gateway, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents may call share_memory to permanently remove or destroy resources in Gateway. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. PolicyLayer blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call share_memory in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Gateway. There is no undo for destructive operations. PolicyLayer blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "share_memory"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access share_memory gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so share_memory only ever does what you allow.

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Other destructive tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: deny by default, or require human approval.

What does the share_memory tool do? +

Share a memory namespace with another handle. Permission is 'read' (read-only) or 'write' (read + write + delete). Owner only — registered handle + secret required.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Gateway MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on share_memory? +

Register the Gateway MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for share_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 Gateway. Nothing to install.

What risk level is share_memory? +

share_memory is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit share_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the share_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 share_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for share_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 share_memory? +

share_memory is provided by the Gateway MCP server (https://agent.wingmanprotocol.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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