// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

NAN FORGET TOOLS

13 tools from the Nan Forget MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 13 NAN FORGET TOOLS

READ 3 tools

Read memory_get Get a specific memory by its ID. Use when you have a memory ID from search results and need the full content. Read memory_search IMPORTANT: Call this DURING the conversation whenever you encounter a topic that may have prior context — a... Read memory_stats Show memory statistics: active/archived counts, breakdown by type and project. Use to check memory health a...

WRITE 3 tools

Write memory_archive Archive a memory (soft delete). The memory is never truly deleted — just hidden from search. Use when a dec... Write memory_save IMPORTANT: You MUST call this tool proactively whenever you learn a decision, preference, fact, or context ... Write memory_update Update an existing memory. Use to correct, refine, or add tags to a memory.

EXECUTE 7 tools

Execute memory_checkpoint Call this BEFORE telling the user a task is done. Captures the full problem→solution context as a structure... Execute memory_clean Run garbage collection on memories. Archives decayed (unused) memories, removes expired ones, deduplicates ... Execute memory_compress Compress local .md memory files that have been persisted to the DB. Replaces redundant files with minimal s... Execute memory_consolidate Consolidate aging memories into compact long-term entries. Clusters related memories by topic, summarizes t... Execute memory_health Check if nan-forget services are running (Ollama, REST API). Call this at the start of each session to veri... Execute memory_start Start all nan-forget services (Ollama, REST API). Only call this after the user confirms they want services... Execute memory_sync IMPORTANT: Call this ONCE at the start of every session. Lightweight handshake — checks if services are run...

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect Nan Forget through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y nan-forget

// FAQ

How many tools does the Nan Forget MCP server have? +

The Nan Forget MCP server exposes 13 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Nan Forget tools? +

Route the Nan Forget server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Nan Forget tools fall into? +

Nan Forget tools are categorised as Read (3), Write (3), Execute (7). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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