mementos_storage_push · Mementos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What mementos_storage_push does on Mementos

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why mementos_storage_push needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies data in a remote PostgreSQL storage system, which is a reversible write operation. While it affects external state, it does not permanently delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Push local mementos data to remote PostgreSQL storage" — this modifies remote data storage by transferring and persisting local state to a remote database.

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Verdict

mementos_storage_push Rate-limited

mementos_storage_push 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": {
    "mementos_storage_push": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "mementos_storage_push_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 Mementos, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about mementos_storage_push

What does the mementos_storage_push tool do? +

Push local mementos data to remote PostgreSQL storage. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mementos MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on mementos_storage_push? +

Register the Mementos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mementos_storage_push: 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 Mementos. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mementos_storage_push? +

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

Can I rate-limit mementos_storage_push? +

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

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

mementos_storage_push is provided by the Mementos MCP server (@hasna/mementos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

mementos_storage_push is one line of Mementos's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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