manage_aws_glue_partitions

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_aws_glue_partitions does on Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server

AI agents use manage_aws_glue_partitions 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 manage_aws_glue_partitions needs a policy

AWS Glue partitions are metadata structures that organize data in data lakes and warehouses. Managing partitions can create or modify partition schemes, affecting data organization and query performance. Without a description, it is unclear if delete operations are included; if only create/update, this is Write; if delete is possible, it could be Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'manage_aws_glue_partitions' indicates creation, modification, or deletion of AWS Glue partitions. The verb 'manage' encompasses write operations (create, update) and potentially destructive operations (delete).

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Verdict

manage_aws_glue_partitions Rate-limited

manage_aws_glue_partitions 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": {
    "manage_aws_glue_partitions": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_aws_glue_partitions_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_aws_glue_partitions

What does the manage_aws_glue_partitions tool do? +

manage_aws_glue_partitions. 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 manage_aws_glue_partitions? +

Register the Amazon SageMaker AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for manage_aws_glue_partitions: 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 manage_aws_glue_partitions? +

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

Can I rate-limit manage_aws_glue_partitions? +

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

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

manage_aws_glue_partitions 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.