memory_list
AI agents call memory_list to retrieve information from Agent Memory without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool name 'memory_list' indicates a retrieval/query operation with no side effects. While the description is empty, the server's stated purpose (persistent memory management with namespace isolation) and the presence of write/delete counterparts in the sibling tool list strongly suggest this lists stored memories without modification.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'memory_list' and server provides 'storage' and 'recall of memories'. The name suggests listing or retrieving stored memories.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
memory_list. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Agent Memory MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Agent Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_list: 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 Agent Memory. Nothing to install.
memory_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the memory_list 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for memory_list. 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.
memory_list is provided by the Agent Memory MCP server (khaled1174/agent-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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