finch_build_container_image

THE RISK

High Risk

Why finch_build_container_image needs a policy

Container image building is an Execute action—it runs a build process whose effects depend on the Dockerfile and build context provided. This could compile code, fetch dependencies, and create artifacts. The empty description reduces confidence, but the tool name and server context (AWS infrastructure management) indicate this performs code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'finch_build_container_image' indicates execution of container build operations. Despite empty description, the naming pattern strongly suggests running a build process (docker/container build) which executes code and external operations.

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

POLICY

How to control finch_build_container_image

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

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "finch_build_container_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "finch_build_container_image_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

finch_build_container_image 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.

Create a free account and register Awslabs Amazon Sns Sqs — nothing to install.
Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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FAQ

Questions about finch_build_container_image

What does the finch_build_container_image tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on finch_build_container_image? +

Register the Awslabs Amazon Sns Sqs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for finch_build_container_image: 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 Awslabs Amazon Sns Sqs. Nothing to install.

What risk level is finch_build_container_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit finch_build_container_image? +

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

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

finch_build_container_image is provided by the Awslabs Amazon Sns Sqs MCP server (awslabs.amazon-sns-sqs-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Awslabs Amazon Sns Sqs tool call.

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