trigger_batch_translation · Awslabs Valkey MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What trigger_batch_translation does on Awslabs Valkey

AI agents invoke trigger_batch_translation to trigger actions in Awslabs Valkey. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why trigger_batch_translation needs a policy

With an empty description, certainty is reduced, but 'trigger_batch_translation' most likely executes a batch translation job rather than merely reading or writing data. Batch operations can produce broad, context-dependent side effects (compute resources consumed, data transformed, services invoked). This fits the Execute category: code/jobs run whose outcomes depend on arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'trigger_batch_translation' indicates it initiates a batch operation. The sibling tools include 'analyze_batch_translation_errors' and 'analyze_canary_failures', suggesting this server handles AWS service operations.

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Verdict

trigger_batch_translation Rate-limited

trigger_batch_translation stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "trigger_batch_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trigger_batch_translation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about trigger_batch_translation

What does the trigger_batch_translation tool do? +

trigger_batch_translation. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Awslabs Valkey MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on trigger_batch_translation? +

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

trigger_batch_translation is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit trigger_batch_translation? +

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

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

trigger_batch_translation 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.