detach_user_policy | PolicyLayer

WHAT IT DOES

What detach_user_policy does on AWS Labs amazon-keyspaces MCP Server

AI agents use detach_user_policy to create or update resources in AWS Labs amazon-keyspaces 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-keyspaces MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why detach_user_policy needs a policy

The name 'detach_user_policy' strongly implies removing an IAM policy attachment from a user, which is a reversible write operation (the policy can be re-attached). However, detaching a policy can have significant security implications by removing permissions or access controls. The description is empty, lowering confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name: 'detach_user_policy' — no description provided

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

detach_user_policy Rate-limited

detach_user_policy 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": {
    "detach_user_policy": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "detach_user_policy_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-keyspaces MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about detach_user_policy

What does the detach_user_policy tool do? +

detach_user_policy. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AWS Labs amazon-keyspaces 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 detach_user_policy? +

Register the AWS Labs amazon-keyspaces MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for detach_user_policy: 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-keyspaces MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is detach_user_policy? +

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

Can I rate-limit detach_user_policy? +

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

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

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