list_language_pairs

List all supported language pairs for translation.

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

What list_language_pairs does on Awslabs Valkey

AI agents call list_language_pairs 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 list_language_pairs needs a policy

This tool queries and returns a static list of supported language pairs for translation. It performs no mutations, deletions, or side effects. It is purely informational and falls squarely under the Read category, which covers retrieval operations like 'list' and 'get'. The low severity reflects that miscalling this tool poses minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_language_pairs' and description 'List all supported language pairs for translation' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification of data.

Questions about list_language_pairs

What does the list_language_pairs tool do? +

List all supported language pairs for translation. 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 list_language_pairs? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_language_pairs? +

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

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

list_language_pairs 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.

// GET IN TOUCH

Have a question or want to learn more? Send us a message.

Message sent.

We'll get back to you soon.