GetDbCluster

Returns a Timestream for InfluxDB DB cluster details by the db_cluster_id

Server Awslabs Valkey awslabs.valkey-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What GetDbCluster does on Awslabs Valkey

AI agents call GetDbCluster 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.

Why GetDbCluster needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only operation to fetch database cluster details. It retrieves existing data based on an identifier (db_cluster_id) and has no side effects. The use of 'Returns' and the get pattern confirms it is a read operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent—it can only expose existing information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'GetDbCluster' and description 'Returns a Timestream for InfluxDB DB cluster details by the db_cluster_id' indicate a retrieval operation that queries and returns cluster information without modification.

Questions about GetDbCluster

What does the GetDbCluster tool do? +

Returns a Timestream for InfluxDB DB cluster details by the db_cluster_id. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Awslabs Valkey MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on GetDbCluster? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit GetDbCluster? +

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

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

GetDbCluster 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.

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