get_collection

Get details of a specific collection including all its memories.

Server JauMemory MCP Server jau-app/jaumemory-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_collection does on JauMemory MCP Server

AI agents call get_collection to retrieve information from JauMemory MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_collection needs a policy

This tool performs a query operation that retrieves and returns collection details and associated memories without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any side effects. It is purely informational and falls squarely within the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_collection' and description 'Get details of a specific collection including all its memories' indicate retrieval of data with no modification or deletion.

Questions about get_collection

What does the get_collection tool do? +

Get details of a specific collection including all its memories. It is categorised as a Read tool in the JauMemory MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_collection? +

Register the JauMemory MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_collection: 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 JauMemory MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_collection? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_collection? +

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

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

get_collection is provided by the JauMemory MCP Server MCP server (jau-app/jaumemory-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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