import_terminology · Awslabs Valkey MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_terminology does on Awslabs Valkey

AI agents use import_terminology 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 import_terminology needs a policy

Without a description, confidence is reduced. However, 'import' is a Write-class action that creates or modifies data reversibly. The sibling tools (add_attachments_to_set, add_communication_to_case, add_inline_policy, add_user_to_group) all perform Write operations, suggesting this server manipulates AWS resources.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'import_terminology' suggests creating or adding terminology data to a system. The description is empty, but the verb 'import' typically indicates ingestion or modification of data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

import_terminology Rate-limited

import_terminology 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": {
    "import_terminology": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_terminology_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 import_terminology

What does the import_terminology tool do? +

import_terminology. 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 import_terminology? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit import_terminology? +

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

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

import_terminology 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.