ExecuteRangeQuery · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ExecuteRangeQuery does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents invoke ExecuteRangeQuery to trigger actions in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ExecuteRangeQuery needs a policy

Despite the empty description, the tool name 'ExecuteRangeQuery' combined with the AWS IoT SiteWise server context (which manages industrial time-series data and asset monitoring) suggests this tool executes parameterized queries against a potentially sensitive data store.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ExecuteRangeQuery' indicates execution of a query operation. AWS IoT SiteWise context suggests this queries time-series industrial data.

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Verdict

ExecuteRangeQuery Rate-limited

ExecuteRangeQuery stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ExecuteRangeQuery": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "executerangequery_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "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 ExecuteRangeQuery

What does the ExecuteRangeQuery tool do? +

ExecuteRangeQuery. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ExecuteRangeQuery? +

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

ExecuteRangeQuery is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit ExecuteRangeQuery? +

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

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

ExecuteRangeQuery 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.