Returns a Timestream for InfluxDB DB instance details by the instance-identifier
AI agents call GetDbInstance 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.
This tool performs a read-only query to retrieve database instance metadata and configuration details. It retrieves existing data without modifying, executing code, deleting resources, or affecting financial state. The action is non-destructive and informational only.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'GetDbInstance' and description states it 'Returns a Timestream for InfluxDB DB instance details by the instance-identifier', indicating a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Returns a Timestream for InfluxDB DB instance details by the instance-identifier. 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 GetDbInstance: 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.
GetDbInstance 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 GetDbInstance 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 GetDbInstance. 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.
GetDbInstance 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.