Low Risk

get_memory

get_memory

How to control get_memory ↓

AI agents call get_memory to retrieve information from HomeLab Monitor without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Low Risk

No description provided, but the naming pattern ('get_'), server context ('read-only'), and sibling tools (all non-destructive queries like get_gpu, get_host, get_containers) strongly indicate this retrieves memory data. This is a retrieval operation with no side effects, matching the Read category. Low severity due to limited blast radius of exposing memory statistics.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_memory' and sibling tools all prefixed with 'get_' or 'list_', consistent with read-only query operations. Server description explicitly states 'read-only MCP server'. Tool retrieves host memory metrics without modification capability.

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

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_memory": {}
  }
}

get_memory is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

  1. Create a free account and register HomeLab Monitor — 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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What does the get_memory tool do? +

get_memory. It is categorised as a Read tool in the HomeLab Monitor MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_memory? +

Register the HomeLab Monitor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_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 HomeLab Monitor. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_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 get_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_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 get_memory? +

get_memory is provided by the HomeLab Monitor MCP server (sikamikanikobg/homelab-monitor). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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