// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

MEMEX TOOLS

13 tools from the Memex MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 13 MEMEX TOOLS

READ 9 tools

Read explain_change Cross-references a git commit Read get_context_briefing Returns a ranked, token-capped briefing of the most important Read get_open_problems Returns currently open technical problems and TODOs sorted by severity as a Markdown string. Read get_project_context Returns a compressed briefing of the project as a Markdown string: active modules, recent decisions, and op... Read get_recent_decisions Returns architectural and technical decisions from the past N days as a Markdown string. Read get_stale_context Returns relationships that have decayed in confidence and may be outdated as a Markdown string. Read get_symbol_context Returns detailed information about a specific function or class as a Markdown string including callers/call... Read predict_impact Returns a ranked Markdown list of modules likely affected by changes to a file, based on graph coupling (ca... Read search_context Semantic + keyword + graph traversal search across all node types. Use for broad discovery. Returns a Markd...

WRITE 3 tools

Write record_decision Creates a Decision node in the graph. Call this when making or discovering architectural choices. Returns a... Write record_problem Creates a Problem node in the graph. Call this when discovering bugs or technical debt. Returns a status st... Write resolve_problem Marks a Problem as closed and records the resolution. Returns a status string.

DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools

Destructive invalidate_edge Explicitly invalidates a graph edge when it is discovered to be stale or incorrect. Returns a status string.

// FAQ

How many tools does the Memex MCP server have? +

The Memex MCP server exposes 13 tools across 3 categories: Read, Write, Destructive.

How do I enforce policies on Memex tools? +

Route the Memex server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Memex tools fall into? +

Memex tools are categorised as Read (9), Write (3), Destructive (1). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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