get_browser_session · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What get_browser_session does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_browser_session needs a policy

The description is empty, making classification highly uncertain. The name 'get_browser_session' suggests retrieving a session, which would typically be a Read operation, but this is anomalous in an IoT SiteWise context. Without more information, confidence is very low. Defaulting to Other due to insufficient evidence, though Read is plausible.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; tool name 'get_browser_session' does not clearly align with AWS IoT SiteWise functionality

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

get_browser_session Rate-limited

get_browser_session 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": {
    "get_browser_session": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "get_browser_session_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about get_browser_session

What does the get_browser_session tool do? +

get_browser_session. 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 get_browser_session? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_browser_session? +

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

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

get_browser_session 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.