CreateCodeConnection · Awslabs Valkey MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What CreateCodeConnection does on Awslabs Valkey

AI agents use CreateCodeConnection 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 CreateCodeConnection needs a policy

CreateCodeConnection appears to establish a new connection to a code repository or similar resource. This is a Write-category operation since it creates/modifies data. Severity is high because creating unauthorized code connections could enable unauthorized access to source code, CI/CD pipelines, or introduce malicious code.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'CreateCodeConnection' indicates creation of a new resource (code connection), which is a Write operation. The empty description limits confidence, but the 'Create' prefix is a standard indicator of reversible resource creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

CreateCodeConnection Rate-limited

CreateCodeConnection 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": {
    "CreateCodeConnection": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createcodeconnection_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 CreateCodeConnection

What does the CreateCodeConnection tool do? +

CreateCodeConnection. 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 CreateCodeConnection? +

Register the Awslabs Valkey MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for CreateCodeConnection: 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 CreateCodeConnection? +

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

Can I rate-limit CreateCodeConnection? +

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

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

CreateCodeConnection 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.