apply_memory_retention_review
Atomically apply one approved and fresh retention review item.
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What apply_memory_retention_review does on Mapi Agent Memory
AI agents use apply_memory_retention_review 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_retention_review is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies data (retention review configurations/states) in a reversible manner consistent with Write category. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial).
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Atomically apply one approved and fresh retention review item.' The verb 'apply' combined with 'retention review' indicates the tool modifies memory retention policies or configurations.
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The rule that runs apply_memory_retention_review 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_retention_review, this is the rule to start with:
apply_memory_retention_review 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mapi Agent Memory, apply this rule, and every apply_memory_retention_review call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about apply_memory_retention_review
Atomically apply one approved and fresh retention review item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mapi Agent Memory MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the Mapi Agent Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for apply_memory_retention_review: 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 Mapi Agent Memory. Nothing to install.
apply_memory_retention_review is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the apply_memory_retention_review 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 apply_memory_retention_review. 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.
apply_memory_retention_review is provided by the Mapi Agent Memory MCP server (cabo0m/mapi-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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