Update memories MCP tool

Updates an existing durable user memory after locating the correct entry; prefer updating canonical memories over creating duplicates.

MCP tool name: Update_Memories
Data type: Memory data type
Returns: Update memories MCP response
Annotations: Not read only, not destructive, idempotent, closed world
Surfaces: GovTribe AI (when memories are enabled)

Examples

Update the canonical memory instead of creating a duplicate when the user changes a durable preference.

Update an existing memory about saved-search cadence

{
  "tool": "Search_Memories",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "saved search notification cadence",
    "search_mode": "keyword",
    "size": 5
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Update_Memories",
  "arguments": {
    "memory_id": "<memory_govtribe_id>",
    "memory": "The user prefers weekly saved-search notification examples by default, but uses instant notifications for time-sensitive recompetes."
  }
}

Update memories MCP response: Review the response shape returned by this tool.
Memory data type: Understand the shared record fields and relationships used by this tool.
GovTribe AI: Review the GovTribe AI surface where this tool can be called.
Source identifiers and record matching: Use GovTribe IDs and source identifiers when passing records between tools.

Update automation

Update an existing GovTribe AI automation. Pass govtribe_ai_project_name to rename the existing GovTribe AI project (the same project is reused). If the original project was deleted, a fresh project is created and linked to this automation.

Update pipeline

Update a GovTribe pipeline.

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