get_section

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_section needs a policy

This tool queries and returns data from stored memory without creating, modifying, or deleting anything. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal security risk, as the worst case would be unauthorized access to potentially sensitive project context stored in memory.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Retrieve a specific section from a memory document' - the verb 'retrieve' indicates a read-only operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_section gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_section

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Structured Memory, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_section:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_section": {}
  }
}

get_section is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

Create a free account and register Mcp Structured Memory — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Mcp Structured Memory tools

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FAQ

Questions about get_section

What does the get_section tool do? +

Retrieve a specific section from a memory document. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Structured Memory MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_section? +

Register the Mcp Structured Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_section: 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 Mcp Structured Memory. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_section? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_section? +

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

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

get_section is provided by the Mcp Structured Memory MCP server (nmeierpolys/mcp-structured-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Mcp Structured Memory tool call.

Start from Mcp Structured Memory, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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