hash_get

Get field from hash.

Server Amazon MQ MCP Server awslabs.amazon-mq-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What hash_get does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents call hash_get to retrieve information from Amazon MQ MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why hash_get needs a policy

This tool retrieves a value from a hash data structure without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any side effects. It is a straightforward query operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'hash_get' and description 'Get field from hash' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification. The verb 'Get' explicitly denotes a read-only data access operation.

Questions about hash_get

What does the hash_get tool do? +

Get field from hash. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on hash_get? +

Register the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for hash_get: 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 Amazon MQ MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is hash_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit hash_get? +

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

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

hash_get is provided by the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.amazon-mq-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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