list_move · Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What list_move does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents use list_move to create or update resources in Amazon MQ MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Amazon MQ MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why list_move needs a policy

Moving an element from one list to another modifies data in two places (removes from source, adds to destination), which is a reversible write operation. However, the description is vague and doesn't specify what 'list' means in the context of an Amazon MQ broker management server, lowering confidence slightly. No irreversible deletion or financial impact is implied.

From the tool's definition Move element from one list to another

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

list_move Rate-limited

list_move 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": {
    "list_move": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "list_move_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about list_move

What does the list_move tool do? +

Move element from one list to another. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on list_move? +

Register the Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_move: 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 list_move? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_move? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_move 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_move completely? +

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

list_move 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.