memory · iTerm MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What memory does on iTerm MCP

AI agents call memory as a supporting operation in iTerm MCP workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why memory needs a policy

With no description and only the name 'memory' to go on, it is unclear whether this tool reads, writes, or manages memory/state within the iTerm MCP context. Given the server context (terminal sessions, AI orchestration), it could be reading or writing session memory/state. Without more information, 'Other' is assigned with low confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'memory' and description is empty. No information provided about what this tool does.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

memory Rate-limited

memory gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "memory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memory_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

SET A RULE FOR THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches iTerm MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about memory

What does the memory tool do? +

memory. It is categorised as a Other tool in the iTerm MCP MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on memory? +

Register the iTerm MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for 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 iTerm MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memory? +

memory is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit memory? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 memory? +

memory is provided by the iTerm MCP server (research-developer/iterm-mcp-claude-agency). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

memory is one line of iTerm's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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