compute-optimizer · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What compute-optimizer does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents call compute-optimizer as a supporting operation in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why compute-optimizer needs a policy

With no description available, classification relies solely on the tool name. 'compute-optimizer' could suggest a read/analysis operation (fetching optimization recommendations) but could also trigger configuration changes. Given the ambiguity and empty description, confidence is very low. Defaulting to 'Other' with low severity until more information is available.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; tool name 'compute-optimizer' alone does not clearly indicate read, write, execute, destructive, or financial operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

compute-optimizer Rate-limited

compute-optimizer gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "compute-optimizer": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "compute-optimizer_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about compute-optimizer

What does the compute-optimizer tool do? +

compute-optimizer. It is categorised as a Other tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on compute-optimizer? +

Register the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for compute-optimizer: 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 IoT SiteWise MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is compute-optimizer? +

compute-optimizer is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit compute-optimizer? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the compute-optimizer 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 compute-optimizer completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for compute-optimizer. 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 compute-optimizer? +

compute-optimizer is provided by the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.aws-iot-sitewise-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.