get_eks_insights

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call get_eks_insights to retrieve information from Amazon EKS MCP Server without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON GET_EKS_INSIGHTS

Even though get_eks_insights only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

amazon-eks-mcp-server.yaml

tools:
  get_eks_insights:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Amazon EKS MCP Server policy for all 16 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name get_eks_insights

Category Read

MCP Server Amazon EKS MCP Server MCP Server

Risk Level Low

// MORE AMAZON EKS MCP SERVER TOOLS

Write add_inline_policy Write apply_yaml Write generate_app_manifest Write manage_eks_stacks Write manage_k8s_resource Read get_cloudwatch_logs Read get_cloudwatch_metrics Read get_eks_metrics_guidance

View all 16 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling read-class tools like get_eks_insights have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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// OTHER READ TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the get_eks_insights tool do? +

Get EKS Insights for cluster configuration and upgrade readiness. This tool retrieves Amazon EKS Insights that identify potential issues with your EKS cluster. These insights help identify both cluster configuration issues and upgrade readiness concerns that might affect hybrid nodes functionality. Amazon EKS provides two types of insights: - MISCONFIGURATION insights: Identify misconfigurations in your EKS cluster setup - UPGRADE_READINESS insights: Identify issues that could prevent successful cluster upgrades When used without an insight_id, it returns a list of all insights. When used with an insight_id, it returns detailed information about that specific insight, including recommendations. ## Requirements - The server must be run with the `--allow-sensitive-data-access` flag ## Response Information The response includes insight details such as status, description, and recommendations for addressing identified issues. ## Usage Tips - Review MISCONFIGURATION insights to identify cluster misconfigurations - Check UPGRADE_READINESS insights before upgrading your cluster - Pay special attention to insights with FAILING status - Focus on insights related to node and network configuration for hybrid nodes Args: ctx: MCP context cluster_name: Name of the EKS cluster insight_id: Optional ID of a specific insight to get detailed information for category: Optional category to filter insights by (e.g., "MISCONFIGURATION" or "UPGRADE_READINESS") next_token: Optional token for pagination to get the next set of results Returns: EksInsightsResponse with insights information. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Amazon EKS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_eks_insights? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_eks_insights. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Amazon EKS MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is get_eks_insights? +

get_eks_insights is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_eks_insights? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_eks_insights rule in your Intercept 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 get_eks_insights completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_eks_insights. 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 get_eks_insights? +

get_eks_insights is provided by the Amazon EKS MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.eks-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Let agents act without letting them run wild.