lake_query · Amazon Translate MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What lake_query does on Amazon Translate MCP Server

AI agents invoke lake_query to trigger actions in Amazon Translate MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

THE RISK

High Risk

Why lake_query needs a policy

The name 'lake_query' suggests querying a data lake, which could involve executing queries (potentially including destructive SQL). Without a description, the exact behavior is unknown. Given the name implies query execution (likely against a data lake such as AWS Lake Formation or S3/Athena), Execute is the most appropriate category. Confidence is low due to empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'lake_query'; description is empty and uninformative.

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

POLICY

How to control lake_query

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

policy.json

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

lake_query 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 Amazon Translate MCP Server — 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 lake_query

What does the lake_query tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on lake_query? +

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

What risk level is lake_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit lake_query? +

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

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

lake_query is provided by the Amazon Translate MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.amazon-translate-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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