identity_create_api_key_provider

WHAT IT DOES

What identity_create_api_key_provider does on Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why identity_create_api_key_provider needs a policy

Creating API keys is a Write operation that generates new authentication credentials. This is high severity because compromised API keys can grant broad access to systems and services, though the actual impact depends on the key's scope and permissions.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and 'api_key_provider', indicating creation of API credentials or authentication material.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

identity_create_api_key_provider Rate-limited

identity_create_api_key_provider 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": {
    "identity_create_api_key_provider": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "identity_create_api_key_provider_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about identity_create_api_key_provider

What does the identity_create_api_key_provider tool do? +

identity_create_api_key_provider. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Amazon SageMaker AI 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 identity_create_api_key_provider? +

Register the Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for identity_create_api_key_provider: 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 SageMaker AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is identity_create_api_key_provider? +

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

Can I rate-limit identity_create_api_key_provider? +

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

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

identity_create_api_key_provider is provided by the Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.sagemaker-ai-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.