get_runtime_guide
AI agents call get_runtime_guide to retrieve information from Awslabs Valkey without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool name follows the standard 'get_' pattern for read-only operations that retrieve data without side effects. Despite the empty description, the semantic meaning of 'get_runtime_guide' points to fetching a guide or documentation artifact. This carries minimal security risk as read operations cannot modify state or trigger external actions.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_runtime_guide' with the 'get_' prefix strongly indicates data retrieval rather than modification, creation, or execution. Combined with 'runtime_guide' suggesting documentation or informational content.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
get_runtime_guide. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Awslabs Valkey MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Awslabs Valkey MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_runtime_guide: 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.
get_runtime_guide 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_runtime_guide 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_runtime_guide. 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_runtime_guide 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.