propose_memory_capture
Preview a structured memory proposal without writing it to the database.
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What propose_memory_capture does on Mapi Agent Memory
AI agents call propose_memory_capture to retrieve information from Mapi Agent Memory without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why propose_memory_capture is rated Low
This tool is a read-only operation that generates a preview of a proposed memory structure. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any irreversible changes. The explicit statement that it does not write to the database confirms it has no side effects beyond data retrieval/preparation. Even in the context of agent memory governance, a preview-only tool without persistence poses minimal risk.
From the tool's definition The description explicitly states 'Preview a structured memory proposal without writing it to the database.' The word 'preview' combined with the explicit negation of database writes indicates this tool only retrieves or prepares data for inspection without…
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The rule that runs propose_memory_capture 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 propose_memory_capture, this is the rule to start with:
propose_memory_capture is read-only, so it stays allowed. 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 propose_memory_capture call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about propose_memory_capture
Preview a structured memory proposal without writing it to the database. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mapi Agent Memory MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mapi Agent Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for propose_memory_capture: 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.
propose_memory_capture 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 propose_memory_capture 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 propose_memory_capture. 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.
propose_memory_capture 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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