start_batch_translation · Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What start_batch_translation does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents invoke start_batch_translation to trigger actions in Amazon MQ MCP Server. 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 start_batch_translation needs a policy

Despite the empty description, the name 'start_batch_translation' combined with the Amazon MQ server context indicates this tool initiates an external operation (batch translation job) whose outcome depends on arguments and cannot be immediately reversed. This is characteristic of Execute operations. The high severity reflects that misuse could tie up broker resources or process large volumes of incorrect data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'start_batch_translation' indicates triggering a batch operation. The server context describes managing Amazon MQ brokers, and 'batch_translation' suggests executing a translation job with external effects (likely message/data transformation in a…

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Verdict

start_batch_translation Rate-limited

start_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": {
    "start_batch_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_batch_translation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about start_batch_translation

What does the start_batch_translation tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on start_batch_translation? +

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

What risk level is start_batch_translation? +

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

Can I rate-limit start_batch_translation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the start_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 start_batch_translation completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for start_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 start_batch_translation? +

start_batch_translation 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.