memory_import_claude_md · Claude Memory MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What memory_import_claude_md does on Claude Memory MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why memory_import_claude_md needs a policy

The tool appears to import data (likely from Claude markdown format based on the name) into a persistent memory store. This is a reversible write operation—data can be added/modified but also later deleted or corrected via memory_delete or other tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'import' and is paired with 'memory_export', suggesting it loads/persists data into the memory system. The server manages persistent, searchable per-project memory using DuckDB.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

memory_import_claude_md Rate-limited

memory_import_claude_md 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": {
    "memory_import_claude_md": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memory_import_claude_md_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 Claude Memory MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about memory_import_claude_md

What does the memory_import_claude_md tool do? +

memory_import_claude_md. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude Memory MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on memory_import_claude_md? +

Register the Claude Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memory_import_claude_md: 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 Claude Memory MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memory_import_claude_md? +

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

Can I rate-limit memory_import_claude_md? +

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

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

memory_import_claude_md is provided by the Claude Memory MCP server (navid-kianfar/claude-memory-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.