aos8_write_memory

Persist staged AOS8 configuration for a hierarchy node.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What aos8_write_memory does on API-Central

AI agents use aos8_write_memory to create or update resources in API-Central, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your API-Central environment.

RISK

Why aos8_write_memory is rated Medium

This tool writes/saves staged configuration to persistent memory on a network node. It is a write operation (committing staged config) rather than destructive (it doesn't delete data), but misuse could cause network disruption by persisting incorrect configurations. Severity is medium due to potential network impact if wrong configs are persisted.

From the tool's definition Persist staged AOS8 configuration for a hierarchy node

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs aos8_write_memory safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and API-Central, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For aos8_write_memory, this is the rule to start with:

aos8_write_memory Rate-limited

aos8_write_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": {
    "aos8_write_memory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "aos8_write_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 API-Central, apply this rule, and every aos8_write_memory call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about aos8_write_memory

What does the aos8_write_memory tool do? +

Persist staged AOS8 configuration for a hierarchy node. It is categorised as a Write tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on aos8_write_memory? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for aos8_write_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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is aos8_write_memory? +

aos8_write_memory is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit aos8_write_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aos8_write_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 aos8_write_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for aos8_write_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 aos8_write_memory? +

aos8_write_memory is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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