active-memory

Enable, disable, or inspect Active Memory for this session.

SERVEROpenClaw SOURCEopenclaw

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What active-memory does on OpenClaw

AI agents use active-memory to create or update resources in OpenClaw, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your OpenClaw environment.

RISK

Why active-memory is rated Medium

The tool modifies session-level configuration (enabling/disabling Active Memory) which constitutes a Write operation. It is reversible (can be toggled on/off), so not Destructive. The 'inspect' capability is a Read component, but the write actions dominate.

From the tool's definition The tool enables, disables, or inspects Active Memory for this session, implying state modification capability. The presence of 'Enable' and 'disable' actions indicates reversible changes to session state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs active-memory safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and OpenClaw, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For active-memory, this is the rule to start with:

active-memory Rate-limited

active-memory 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": {
    "active-memory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "active-memory_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect OpenClaw, apply this rule, and every active-memory call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about active-memory

What does the active-memory tool do? +

Enable, disable, or inspect Active Memory for this session. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OpenClaw MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on active-memory? +

Register the OpenClaw MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for active-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 OpenClaw. Nothing to install.

What risk level is active-memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit active-memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the active-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.

How do I block active-memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for active-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.

What MCP server provides active-memory? +

active-memory is provided by the OpenClaw MCP server (openclaw). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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