get_identity_guide · Amazon Redshift MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What get_identity_guide does on Amazon Redshift MCP Server

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

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_identity_guide needs a policy

The tool name indicates a GET operation retrieving identity-related guidance/documentation, which is a read-only retrieval of information with no side effects. Without additional context from the description, we classify conservatively as a low-severity read operation. The confidence is moderate (0.6) due to the empty description, though the 'get_' prefix and 'guide' suffix strongly suggest a retrieval operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_identity_guide' suggests retrieval of documentation or guidance material. No destructive, financial, or code-execution keywords present. The empty description limits confidence, but the naming pattern indicates a read operation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_identity_guide gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_identity_guide

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Amazon Redshift MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_identity_guide:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_identity_guide": {}
  }
}

get_identity_guide is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about get_identity_guide

What does the get_identity_guide tool do? +

get_identity_guide. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Amazon Redshift MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_identity_guide? +

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

What risk level is get_identity_guide? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_identity_guide? +

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

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

get_identity_guide is provided by the Amazon Redshift MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.redshift-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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