memorize · Strata Memory MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What memorize does on Strata Memory MCP Server

AI agents use memorize to create or update resources in Strata Memory MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Strata Memory MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why memorize needs a policy

The tool creates new memory entries by writing to Markdown storage and updating a vector index. This is a reversible write operation (entries can presumably be deleted or updated), not destructive. Misuse could lead to poisoning the AI agent's memory with false facts or malicious context, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition 'Record a conversation/fact into memory', 'Writes Markdown drawer + vector index'

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

memorize Rate-limited

memorize 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": {
    "memorize": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memorize_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about memorize

What does the memorize tool do? +

Record a conversation/fact into memory with psych-validated metadata (emotional_salience, context_tags, is_negative_schema). Writes Markdown drawer + vector index. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Strata Memory 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 memorize? +

Register the Strata Memory MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for memorize: 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 Strata Memory MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is memorize? +

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

Can I rate-limit memorize? +

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

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

memorize is provided by the Strata Memory MCP Server MCP server (sherryli-vc/strata-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.