json_arrpop · AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What json_arrpop does on AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server

AI agents use json_arrpop to create or update resources in AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why json_arrpop needs a policy

Popping a value from an array modifies the data structure by removing an element. This is a reversible write/modify operation (the data can be restored), not a full destructive delete of a record. Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt structured JSON data in the index.

From the tool's definition Pop a value from the array at path and index

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

json_arrpop Rate-limited

json_arrpop 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": {
    "json_arrpop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "json_arrpop_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about json_arrpop

What does the json_arrpop tool do? +

Pop a value from the array at path and index. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index 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 json_arrpop? +

Register the AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for json_arrpop: 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 Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is json_arrpop? +

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

Can I rate-limit json_arrpop? +

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

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

json_arrpop is provided by the AWS Labs Amazon Kendra Index MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.amazon-kendra-index-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.