execute_promql_query | PolicyLayer

WHAT IT DOES

What execute_promql_query does on AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server

AI agents invoke execute_promql_query to trigger actions in AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) 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.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why execute_promql_query needs a policy

Although PromQL queries are typically read-only in Prometheus, the tool name includes 'execute' which indicates active execution of arbitrary queries. Given the AWS CCAPI context and the potential for queries to trigger side effects, aggregate metrics data, or interact with AWS monitoring systems in ways that could affect resource state or compliance monitoring, this is classified as Execute rather than Read.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'execute_promql_query' indicates execution of PromQL (Prometheus Query Language) queries. The 'execute' verb combined with query capabilities typically triggers external operations.

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Verdict

execute_promql_query Rate-limited

execute_promql_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.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

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FAQ

Questions about execute_promql_query

What does the execute_promql_query tool do? +

execute_promql_query. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) 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 execute_promql_query? +

Register the AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for execute_promql_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 AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is execute_promql_query? +

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

Can I rate-limit execute_promql_query? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the execute_promql_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 execute_promql_query completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for execute_promql_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 execute_promql_query? +

execute_promql_query is provided by the AWS Cloud Control API (CCAPI) MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.ccapi-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.