add_memory_entry · Metis Public Health MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_memory_entry does on Metis Public Health

AI agents use add_memory_entry to create or update resources in Metis Public Health — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Metis Public Health environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_memory_entry needs a policy

This tool creates or adds a new entry to a memory system, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not delete (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial). The empty description prevents higher confidence, but the naming pattern and context from sibling tools strongly suggest it writes data to the user's local indexed library.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_memory_entry' indicates creation of a new memory/data entry. Sibling tools like 'add_glossary_term', 'add_journal_entry', 'add_tracked_file' all use 'add_' prefix and are Write operations. The description is empty, reducing confidence slightly.

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Verdict

add_memory_entry Rate-limited

add_memory_entry 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": {
    "add_memory_entry": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_memory_entry_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 Metis Public Health, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_memory_entry

What does the add_memory_entry tool do? +

add_memory_entry. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Metis Public Health 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_entry? +

Register the Metis Public Health MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_memory_entry: 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 Metis Public Health. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_memory_entry? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_memory_entry? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_memory_entry 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_entry completely? +

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

add_memory_entry is provided by the Metis Public Health MCP server (sveritg/metis_ph). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.