tidy_memory

SERVERHermoso SOURCEhttps://app.hermoso.ai/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What tidy_memory does on Hermoso

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

RISK

Why tidy_memory is rated Low

Even though tidy_memory only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs tidy_memory safely

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

tidy_memory Allowed

tidy_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": {
    "tidy_memory": {}
  }
}

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

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Hermoso, apply this rule, and every tidy_memory call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about tidy_memory

What does the tidy_memory tool do? +

Clean up and consolidate the workspace Memory: drops entries that are about how Hermoso, a tool, a connector or a platform API behaves (product behaviour, not the brand), drops phone numbers and emails, and merges near-duplicate facts into one sentence each. Call with no argument to get the PROPOSAL (what would be removed and merged, with reasons) — nothing changes. Call again with confirm:true to apply it through the same typed writers the app uses (deletes carry tombstones so they stay deleted on every device). One small model call; a few credits. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hermoso MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tidy_memory? +

Register the Hermoso MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tidy_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 Hermoso. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tidy_memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit tidy_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tidy_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 tidy_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for tidy_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 tidy_memory? +

tidy_memory is provided by the Hermoso MCP server (https://app.hermoso.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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