dsql_lint · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What dsql_lint does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents call dsql_lint as a supporting operation in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why dsql_lint needs a policy

The description is empty, so classification must rely solely on the name. 'dsql_lint' suggests a linting or static analysis operation on SQL or distributed SQL code, which would typically be a Read-like operation (analyzing without executing or modifying). However, the context is an AWS IoT SiteWise MCP server, and lint tools can sometimes execute queries or modify code.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'dsql_lint' and the description is empty/uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

dsql_lint Rate-limited

dsql_lint 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": {
    "dsql_lint": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "dsql_lint_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about dsql_lint

What does the dsql_lint tool do? +

dsql_lint. 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 dsql_lint? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit dsql_lint? +

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

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

dsql_lint 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.