omg_read_memory

Read project memory entries. Optionally filter by category or key.

SERVERGitlab Mcp SOURCE@zereight/mcp-gitlab

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-zereight-gitlab-mcp/omg-read-memory.md

WHAT IT DOES

What omg_read_memory does on Gitlab Mcp

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

RISK

Why omg_read_memory is rated Low

This tool queries or retrieves project memory data with optional filtering parameters. It performs no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. The read-only nature and optional filtering mechanism are consistent with data retrieval operations that fall under the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'read' and description states 'Read project memory entries'. The verb 'read' and lack of any modification, deletion, or execution language indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs omg_read_memory safely

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

omg_read_memory Allowed

omg_read_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": {
    "omg_read_memory": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about omg_read_memory

What does the omg_read_memory tool do? +

Read project memory entries. Optionally filter by category or key. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gitlab Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on omg_read_memory? +

Register the Gitlab MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for omg_read_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 Gitlab Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is omg_read_memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit omg_read_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the omg_read_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 omg_read_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for omg_read_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 omg_read_memory? +

omg_read_memory is provided by the Gitlab MCP server (@zereight/mcp-gitlab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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