store_memory · Vector Memory MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What store_memory does on Vector Memory MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why store_memory needs a policy

The name 'store_memory' strongly implies creating/writing new data to persistent storage. Given the server's purpose is storing and retrieving memories, this tool likely creates new memory entries in the vector database.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'store_memory' on a vector memory server that 'provides persistent semantic memory' and supports 'organization of coding experiences, solutions, and knowledge'

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Verdict

store_memory Rate-limited

store_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": {
    "store_memory": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "store_memory_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 Vector Memory MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about store_memory

What does the store_memory tool do? +

store_memory. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vector Memory MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on store_memory? +

Register the Vector Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for store_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 Vector Memory MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is store_memory? +

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

Can I rate-limit store_memory? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the store_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 store_memory completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for store_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 store_memory? +

store_memory is provided by the Vector Memory MCP server (xsaven/vector-memory-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.