delete_memory

Delete a memory by its ID. Use during reconciliation to remove an outdated

Server Mem0 Mcp Toggle ost527/mem0-mcp-toggle
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What delete_memory does on Mem0 Mcp Toggle

AI agents call delete_memory to permanently remove resources in Mem0 Mcp Toggle — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why delete_memory needs a policy

This tool permanently removes data (a memory record) from the local Chroma storage by ID. Deletion operations that cannot be undone fall into the Destructive category. While the blast radius is somewhat limited to locally-stored memories rather than shared systems, an AI agent could still misuse this to delete important memory records without user intent, causing information loss.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'delete_memory' and description states 'Delete a memory by its ID', which is an irreversible deletion operation.

Questions about delete_memory

What does the delete_memory tool do? +

Delete a memory by its ID. Use during reconciliation to remove an outdated. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mem0 Mcp Toggle MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_memory? +

Register the Mem0 Mcp Toggle MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_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 Mem0 Mcp Toggle. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delete_memory? +

delete_memory is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_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 delete_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delete_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 delete_memory? +

delete_memory is provided by the Mem0 Mcp Toggle MCP server (ost527/mem0-mcp-toggle). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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