set_working_memory

A write tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server.

SERVERMetis Public Health SOURCEsveritg/metis_ph

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_working_memory does on Metis Public Health

AI agents use set_working_memory 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.

RISK

Why set_working_memory is rated Medium

The tool modifies working memory, which is a form of data creation/modification (Write category). It is reversible (memory can be overwritten or cleared) and does not delete data irreversibly or execute arbitrary code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_working_memory' indicates modification of in-memory state. Sibling tools like 'add_memory_entry', 'add_journal_entry', and 'add_glossary_term' all perform Write operations (create/modify data), suggesting this tool fits the same pattern.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_working_memory safely

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

set_working_memory Rate-limited

set_working_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": {
    "set_working_memory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_working_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 Metis Public Health, apply this rule, and every set_working_memory call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_working_memory

What does the set_working_memory tool do? +

set_working_memory is a write tool on the Metis Public Health MCP server. 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 set_working_memory? +

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

What risk level is set_working_memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_working_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_working_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 set_working_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_working_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 set_working_memory? +

set_working_memory 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.

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