string_increment_float · Amazon MQ MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What string_increment_float does on Amazon MQ MCP Server

AI agents use string_increment_float 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 string_increment_float needs a policy

The tool appears to modify (increment) a float value, which is a write/update operation. However, the description is extremely sparse and doesn't clarify what data store or resource is being modified, or what the float value represents in the context of AmazonMQ broker management. The tool name and description seem inconsistent with the server's purpose (AMQ broker provisioning), lowering confidence.

From the tool's definition 'Increment float value' - modifies a numeric value by incrementing it

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Verdict

string_increment_float Rate-limited

string_increment_float 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": {
    "string_increment_float": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "string_increment_float_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about string_increment_float

What does the string_increment_float tool do? +

Increment float value. 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 string_increment_float? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit string_increment_float? +

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

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

string_increment_float 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.