archive_old_memories

THE RISK

Medium Risk

Why archive_old_memories needs a policy

This tool creates a modified state by archiving memories—a write operation that reorganizes existing data. While it removes active memories from the current working set, archiving is typically reversible and does not destroy data like a Destructive operation would.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Archive old memories' which indicates moving or reorganizing data (memories) based on criteria. The action is reversible (archived data can be restored) and modifies the state of memory records without permanently deleting them.

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

POLICY

How to control archive_old_memories

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "archive_old_memories": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "archive_old_memories_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

archive_old_memories 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.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about archive_old_memories

What does the archive_old_memories tool do? +

Archive old memories based on age and importance criteria. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AGI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on archive_old_memories? +

Register the AGI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for archive_old_memories: 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 AGI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is archive_old_memories? +

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

Can I rate-limit archive_old_memories? +

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

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

archive_old_memories is provided by the AGI MCP Server MCP server (quixiai/agi-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every AGI MCP Server tool call.

Start from AGI MCP Server, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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