esm_kafka_resolution · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What esm_kafka_resolution does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why esm_kafka_resolution needs a policy

With no description available, the tool's purpose cannot be determined from the name alone. 'esm_kafka_resolution' could relate to event source mapping (ESM) for Kafka in AWS contexts, but without further information it is impossible to confidently assign a risk category. Defaulting to Other with very low confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; tool name 'esm_kafka_resolution' does not clearly map to any specific category.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

esm_kafka_resolution Rate-limited

esm_kafka_resolution 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": {
    "esm_kafka_resolution": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "esm_kafka_resolution_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about esm_kafka_resolution

What does the esm_kafka_resolution tool do? +

esm_kafka_resolution. 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 esm_kafka_resolution? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit esm_kafka_resolution? +

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

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

esm_kafka_resolution 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.