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context

Get a session context summary. Call at the START of conversations to load preferences, decisions, patterns.

Part of the Nexus Memory server.

context can trigger actions in Nexus Memory, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents invoke context to trigger processes or run actions in Nexus Memory. 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.

context can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "context": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "context_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access context 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 context only ever does what you allow.

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Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the context tool do? +

Get a session context summary. Call at the START of conversations to load preferences, decisions, patterns.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Nexus Memory MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on context? +

Register the Nexus Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for context: 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 Nexus Memory. Nothing to install.

What risk level is context? +

context is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit context? +

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

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

context is provided by the Nexus Memory MCP server (nexus-memory-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Nexus Memory tool call.

Deterministic rules across all 10 Nexus Memory tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.

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