list_config_check_definitions

Part of the AWS Labs AWS For SAP Management MCP Server MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

awslabs.aws-for-sap-management-mcp-server Read

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call list_config_check_definitions to retrieve information from AWS Labs AWS For SAP Management MCP Server without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON LIST_CONFIG_CHECK_DEFINITIONS

Even though list_config_check_definitions only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

aws-labs-aws-for-sap-management-mcp-server.yaml

tools:
  list_config_check_definitions:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full AWS Labs AWS For SAP Management MCP Server policy for all 22 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name list_config_check_definitions

Category Read

MCP Server AWS Labs AWS For SAP Management MCP Server MCP Server

Risk Level Low

// MORE AWS LABS AWS FOR SAP MANAGEMENT MCP SERVER TOOLS

Destructive delete_schedule Execute start_application Execute start_config_checks Execute stop_application Write generate_health_report Write register_application Write schedule_config_checks Write schedule_start_application

View all 22 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling read-class tools like list_config_check_definitions have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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// OTHER READ TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.

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// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the list_config_check_definitions tool do? +

List all configuration check types and their metadata offered by SSM for SAP. Use this to discover which configuration checks are available before running them. Args: ctx: MCP context object. region: AWS region. profile_name: AWS CLI profile name. Returns: List of ConfigCheckDefinition with check IDs and descriptions.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AWS Labs AWS For SAP Management MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_config_check_definitions? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for list_config_check_definitions. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AWS Labs AWS For SAP Management MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is list_config_check_definitions? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_config_check_definitions? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_config_check_definitions rule in your Intercept 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 list_config_check_definitions completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for list_config_check_definitions. 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 list_config_check_definitions? +

list_config_check_definitions is provided by the AWS Labs AWS For SAP Management MCP Server MCP server (awslabs.aws-for-sap-management-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

list_config_check_definitions

Let agents act without letting them run wild.