string_increment_float · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What string_increment_float does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents invoke string_increment_float 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 string_increment_float needs a policy

The tool appears to modify (increment) a float value, likely a property or asset value in AWS IoT SiteWise. This is a write/execute operation that changes state. However, the description is extremely sparse, lowering confidence.

From the tool's definition 'Increment float value' - modifies a numeric value in what appears to be an IoT SiteWise context

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Verdict

string_increment_float Rate-limited

string_increment_float 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": {
    "string_increment_float": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "string_increment_float_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about string_increment_float

What does the string_increment_float tool do? +

Increment float value. 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 string_increment_float? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit string_increment_float? +

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

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

string_increment_float 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.