delete_memories

Elimina múltiples memorias por id en una sola transacción SQLite. Informa cuántas se eliminaron y cuáles ids no se encontraron.

Server Engram jacksini/engram-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_memories does on Engram

AI agents call delete_memories to permanently remove resources in Engram — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_memories needs a policy

This tool permanently deletes structured memory records from the SQLite database without reversibility. Once memories are deleted via this tool, they cannot be recovered through normal application operations. This is a destructive operation affecting persistent agent context storage.

From the tool's definition delete_memories: 'Elimina múltiples memorias por id en una sola transacción SQLite' (Deletes multiple memories by id in a single SQLite transaction).

Questions about delete_memories

What does the delete_memories tool do? +

Elimina múltiples memorias por id en una sola transacción SQLite. Informa cuántas se eliminaron y cuáles ids no se encontraron. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Engram 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 delete_memories? +

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

What risk level is delete_memories? +

delete_memories 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 delete_memories? +

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

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

delete_memories is provided by the Engram MCP server (jacksini/engram-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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