identity_create_api_key_provider

WHAT IT DOES

What identity_create_api_key_provider does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents use identity_create_api_key_provider 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 identity_create_api_key_provider needs a policy

This tool creates API key providers, which are authentication credentials or mechanisms. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the name clearly indicates a Write operation—it generates a new resource that can be used for identity/authentication purposes.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'identity_create_api_key_provider' indicates creation of an API key provider entity. The 'create' verb signifies a Write operation that generates a new credential/authentication provider resource.

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Verdict

identity_create_api_key_provider Rate-limited

identity_create_api_key_provider 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": {
    "identity_create_api_key_provider": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "identity_create_api_key_provider_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 identity_create_api_key_provider

What does the identity_create_api_key_provider tool do? +

identity_create_api_key_provider. 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 identity_create_api_key_provider? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit identity_create_api_key_provider? +

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

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

identity_create_api_key_provider 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.