memento_toggle_dependency_tracker

WHAT IT DOES

What memento_toggle_dependency_tracker does on Memento

AI agents use memento_toggle_dependency_tracker to create or update resources in Memento — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Memento environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why memento_toggle_dependency_tracker needs a policy

This tool toggles a system feature on or off, which is a reversible configuration change (Write). It does not delete data, execute code, or have financial implications. The [DEPRECATED] tag and the on/off nature suggest a configuration state change.

From the tool's definition Enable or disable the Dependency Tracker to monitor orphan or ghost dependencies

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

memento_toggle_dependency_tracker Rate-limited

memento_toggle_dependency_tracker stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "memento_toggle_dependency_tracker": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memento_toggle_dependency_tracker_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Memento, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about memento_toggle_dependency_tracker

What does the memento_toggle_dependency_tracker tool do? +

[DEPRECATED] Enable or disable the Dependency Tracker to monitor orphan or ghost dependencies. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Memento MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on memento_toggle_dependency_tracker? +

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

What risk level is memento_toggle_dependency_tracker? +

memento_toggle_dependency_tracker is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit memento_toggle_dependency_tracker? +

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

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

memento_toggle_dependency_tracker is provided by the Memento MCP server (joyciakira/memento). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.