memory_manage · MCP Associative Memory Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What memory_manage does on MCP Associative Memory Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why memory_manage needs a policy

The tool performs reversible modifications (Create, Read, Update operations) but the description does not explicitly confirm that Delete is scoped safely or irreversible. Classified as Write because CRUD typically implies all operations are present, but without explicit confirmation of dangerous delete scope, Write is more conservative than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Unified CRUD operations for memory management' — CRUD (Create, Read, Update, Delete) encompasses both Write and Destructive operations. The tool name 'memory_manage' is generic.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

memory_manage Rate-limited

memory_manage 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": {
    "memory_manage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memory_manage_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about memory_manage

What does the memory_manage tool do? +

Unified CRUD operations for memory management. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Associative Memory Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_manage? +

Register the MCP Associative Memory Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_manage: 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 MCP Associative Memory Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memory_manage? +

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

Can I rate-limit memory_manage? +

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

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

memory_manage is provided by the MCP Associative Memory Server MCP server (mako10k/mcp-assoc-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.