start_batch_translation · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What start_batch_translation does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents invoke start_batch_translation 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 start_batch_translation needs a policy

The 'start' verb combined with 'batch_translation' suggests this tool triggers an operation whose effects depend on the data being translated and the configuration parameters. This is characteristic of Execute category tools that run processes or jobs.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'start_batch_translation' indicates initiation of a batch operation that processes data, and its presence among AWS IoT SiteWise tools suggests it triggers an external operation. The empty description limits certainty.

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Verdict

start_batch_translation Rate-limited

start_batch_translation 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": {
    "start_batch_translation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "start_batch_translation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about start_batch_translation

What does the start_batch_translation tool do? +

start_batch_translation. 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 start_batch_translation? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit start_batch_translation? +

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

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

start_batch_translation 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.