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memory_forget

Invalidate (soft-delete) a fact by its id. The fact is marked invalidated_at = now and won

Part of the Clarifyprompt server.

memory_forget can permanently delete data in Clarifyprompt, 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 memory_forget to permanently remove or destroy resources in Clarifyprompt. 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 memory_forget in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Clarifyprompt. 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": [
    "memory_forget"
  ]
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access memory_forget 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 memory_forget 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 memory_forget tool do? +

Invalidate (soft-delete) a fact by its id. The fact is marked invalidated_at = now and won. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Clarifyprompt 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 memory_forget? +

Register the Clarifyprompt MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_forget: 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 Clarifyprompt. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memory_forget? +

memory_forget 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 memory_forget? +

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

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

memory_forget is provided by the Clarifyprompt MCP server (clarifyprompt-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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