apply_memory_hygiene

What apply_memory_hygiene does on Mapi Agent Memory

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

Why apply_memory_hygiene is rated Medium

The tool's name and position among write-oriented sibling tools (apply_*, append_*) indicate it modifies memory state. Without explicit destructive language (delete, purge, drop) or reversible-only constraints in the description, it is classified as Write rather than Destructive. Confidence is moderate due to empty description; if this tool actually purges memory entries, it should be reclassified as Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'apply_memory_hygiene' combined with sibling tools like 'apply_approved_memory_consolidation_proposal', 'apply_conflict_resolution', and 'apply_memory_lifecycle_remediation' suggests modification of stored memory/data.

The rule that runs apply_memory_hygiene safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mapi Agent Memory, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For apply_memory_hygiene, this is the rule to start with:

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

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