create_broker · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_broker does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents use create_broker to create or update resources in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_broker needs a policy

The name 'create_broker' implies creating a new broker (likely a message broker or IoT broker resource), which is a Write operation. However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence. In an AWS IoT SiteWise context, creating a broker could have significant infrastructure implications, hence medium-high severity. Without description, confidence is low.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_broker' suggests creation of a broker resource; description is empty and uninformative.

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Verdict

create_broker Rate-limited

create_broker 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": {
    "create_broker": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_broker_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_broker

What does the create_broker tool do? +

create_broker. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise 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 create_broker? +

Register the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_broker: 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 create_broker? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_broker? +

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

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

create_broker 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.