translate_text · AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What translate_text does on AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server

AI agents call translate_text as a supporting operation in AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why translate_text needs a policy

The description is empty, making it difficult to classify with confidence. The name 'translate_text' most likely refers to a text translation operation (Read/Write), but given the sibling tool 'analyze_batch_translation_errors' suggests this is part of a translation workflow. Text translation is typically a Read-like operation (query a service and get back translated text) with no destructive side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; tool name 'translate_text' suggests text translation functionality

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Verdict

translate_text Rate-limited

translate_text gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "translate_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "translate_text_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about translate_text

What does the translate_text tool do? +

translate_text. It is categorised as a Other tool in the AWS IoT SiteWise MCP Server MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on translate_text? +

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

translate_text is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit translate_text? +

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

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

translate_text 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.