create-log-group · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create-log-group does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents use create-log-group 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-log-group needs a policy

Creating a log group is a reversible write operation that establishes a new logging resource. It modifies AWS infrastructure state but can be undone by deleting the log group. The medium severity reflects that misconfigured log groups could enable logging of sensitive data or create operational costs, but the primary effect is data creation, not deletion or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create-log-group' indicates creation of a CloudWatch Logs resource. The pattern matches other Write operations in the sibling tool list (add_attachments_to_set, add_communication_to_case, add_inline_policy, add_user_to_group).

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Verdict

create-log-group Rate-limited

create-log-group 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-log-group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create-log-group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create-log-group

What does the create-log-group tool do? +

create-log-group. 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-log-group? +

Register the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create-log-group: 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-log-group? +

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

Can I rate-limit create-log-group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create-log-group 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-log-group completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create-log-group. 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-log-group? +

create-log-group 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.