manage_aws_glue_catalog · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_aws_glue_catalog does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents invoke manage_aws_glue_catalog 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 manage_aws_glue_catalog needs a policy

The description is empty, providing no detail on what the tool does. The name 'manage_aws_glue_catalog' suggests it can create, modify, or delete Glue catalog resources (databases, tables, partitions, connections). 'Manage' typically implies full CRUD operations, which could include destructive actions. Without description, confidence is low.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'manage_aws_glue_catalog' — 'manage' implies broad CRUD operations on AWS Glue Data Catalog resources.

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Verdict

manage_aws_glue_catalog Rate-limited

manage_aws_glue_catalog 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": {
    "manage_aws_glue_catalog": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_aws_glue_catalog_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 manage_aws_glue_catalog

What does the manage_aws_glue_catalog tool do? +

manage_aws_glue_catalog. 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 manage_aws_glue_catalog? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit manage_aws_glue_catalog? +

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

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

manage_aws_glue_catalog 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.