Retrieve information from universal (session-independent) vector memory using similarity or DTS search
AI agents call search_universal_memory to retrieve information from consciousness MCP server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool only queries existing vector memory and returns matching results based on semantic similarity. It performs no writes, deletes, executes code, or financial operations. The search operation has no side effects beyond reading data.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Retrieve information from universal (session-independent) vector memory using similarity or DTS search' - the verb 'Retrieve' and the read-only nature of search operations indicate data retrieval without modification.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Retrieve information from universal (session-independent) vector memory using similarity or DTS search. It is categorised as a Read tool in the consciousness MCP server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the consciousness MCP server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_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.
search_universal_memory is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_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 search_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.
search_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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