Get CloudWatch metrics guidance for specific resource types in EKS clusters. This tool provides information about available CloudWatch metrics that are in the `ContainerInsights` naemspace for different resource types in EKS clusters, including metric names, dimensions, and descriptions to help ...
Part of the Amazon EKS MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call get_eks_metrics_guidance 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.
Even though get_eks_metrics_guidance 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.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
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get_eks_metrics_guidance:
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- action: allowSee the full Amazon EKS MCP Server policy for all 16 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like get_eks_metrics_guidance have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Get CloudWatch metrics guidance for specific resource types in EKS clusters. This tool provides information about available CloudWatch metrics that are in the `ContainerInsights` naemspace for different resource types in EKS clusters, including metric names, dimensions, and descriptions to help with monitoring and troubleshooting. It's particularly useful for determining the correct dimensions to use with the get_cloudwatch_metrics tool. ## Response Information The response includes a list of metrics with their names, descriptions, and required dimensions for the specified resource type. ## Usage Tips - Use this tool before calling get_cloudwatch_metrics to determine the correct dimensions - For pod metrics, note that FullPodName has a random suffix while PodName doesn't - Different metrics require different dimension combinations Args: ctx: MCP context resource_type: Type of resource to get metrics for (cluster, node, pod, namespace, service) Returns: List of metrics with their details. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Amazon EKS MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_eks_metrics_guidance. 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.
get_eks_metrics_guidance is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_eks_metrics_guidance 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for get_eks_metrics_guidance. 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.
get_eks_metrics_guidance 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.
Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.