Remove a specific memory item by its ID from universal (session-independent) memory
AI agents call forget_universal_memory to permanently remove resources in consciousness MCP server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
This tool irreversibly deletes data (memory items) that cannot be recovered. Although the impact is limited to a memory/vector database rather than critical system data, the destructive nature—permanent removal by ID—and the cross-session persistence of universal memory elevate this to Destructive category rather than Write.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Remove a specific memory item by its ID from universal (session-independent) memory'. The verb 'Remove' combined with irreversible deletion of stored memory data and the 'forget_' prefix indicates permanent data destruction.
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Remove a specific memory item by its ID from universal (session-independent) memory. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the consciousness MCP server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the consciousness MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for forget_universal_memory: 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 consciousness MCP server. Nothing to install.
forget_universal_memory is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the forget_universal_memory 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 forget_universal_memory. 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.
forget_universal_memory is provided by the consciousness MCP server MCP server (one710/consciousness). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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