memory_batch_update_records

WHAT IT DOES

What memory_batch_update_records does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents use memory_batch_update_records 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 memory_batch_update_records needs a policy

The tool performs batch update operations on records, which creates or modifies data reversibly. Without a description, confidence is reduced slightly, but the name clearly indicates Write semantics. Severity is high because batch updates can affect multiple records simultaneously, creating significant blast radius if misused by an AI agent (e.g., updating wrong records, corrupting data at scale).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'memory_batch_update_records' explicitly indicates batch update operations on records. The suffix 'batch_update' demonstrates modification (Write) rather than retrieval (Read).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

memory_batch_update_records Rate-limited

memory_batch_update_records 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": {
    "memory_batch_update_records": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "memory_batch_update_records_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about memory_batch_update_records

What does the memory_batch_update_records tool do? +

memory_batch_update_records. 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 memory_batch_update_records? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit memory_batch_update_records? +

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

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

memory_batch_update_records 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.