Medium Risk

add_memory

add_memory

How to control add_memory ↓

What add_memory does on Code Graph Knowledge System

AI agents use add_memory to create or update resources in Code Graph Knowledge System — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Code Graph Knowledge System environment.

Medium Risk

Why add_memory needs a policy

The tool name 'add_memory' strongly suggests adding or storing data within the knowledge graph system. While the description is empty, the naming convention aligns with other Write operations on this server (add_*, ingest_*). This reverses easily via clear_knowledge_base or manual deletion, placing it in Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_memory' combined with server's Neo4j knowledge graph mutation pattern; sibling tools include 'add_directory', 'add_document', 'add_file' which are clearly Write operations. Context shows this server creates/modifies a queryable knowledge base.

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

How to control add_memory

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Code Graph Knowledge System, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for add_memory:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_memory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_memory_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

add_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.

  1. Create a free account and register Code Graph Knowledge System — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about add_memory

What does the add_memory tool do? +

add_memory. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Code Graph Knowledge System MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_memory? +

Register the Code Graph Knowledge System MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_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 Code Graph Knowledge System. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_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 add_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_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 add_memory? +

add_memory is provided by the Code Graph Knowledge System MCP server (royisme/codebase-rag). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Code Graph Knowledge System tool call.

Start from Code Graph Knowledge System, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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