Low Risk

list_memos

List memos and research notes with pagination. Call this when the user wants to browse their library of notes, or when searching isn't yielding the desired specific result.

Part of the Memolink MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents call list_memos to retrieve information from Memolink without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though list_memos only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

memolink.yaml
tools:
  list_memos:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Memolink policy for all 10 tools.

Tool Name list_memos
Category Read
MCP Server Memolink MCP Server
Risk Level Low

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Agents calling read-class tools like list_memos have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

What does the list_memos tool do? +

List memos and research notes with pagination. Call this when the user wants to browse their library of notes, or when searching isn't yielding the desired specific result.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Memolink MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_memos? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for list_memos. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Memolink MCP server.

What risk level is list_memos? +

list_memos is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_memos? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_memos rule in your Intercept 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 list_memos completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for list_memos. 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 list_memos? +

list_memos is provided by the Memolink MCP server (memolink-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Memolink

Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.

npx -y @policylayer/intercept
github.com/policylayer/intercept →
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