create_queue · Awslabs Valkey MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_queue does on Awslabs Valkey

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_queue needs a policy

The tool name strongly suggests a Write operation (create/create_queue pattern). Without a description, confidence is reduced, but queue creation on ElastiCache/MemoryDB Valkey would involve storing persistent data structures. This is reversible (queues can be deleted), so it is Write rather than Destructive. The absence of financial or code execution signals supports this classification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_queue' indicates creation of a queue resource, but description is empty and uninformative. Queue creation typically involves creating a new persistent resource that can be used for asynchronous message passing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_queue Rate-limited

create_queue 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": {
    "create_queue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_queue_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 Awslabs Valkey, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_queue

What does the create_queue tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on create_queue? +

Register the Awslabs Valkey MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_queue: 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 Awslabs Valkey. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_queue? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_queue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_queue 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 create_queue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_queue. 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 create_queue? +

create_queue is provided by the Awslabs Valkey MCP server (awslabs.valkey-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.