build_and_push_image_to_ecr

WHAT IT DOES

What build_and_push_image_to_ecr does on AWS Labs CloudWatch MCP Server

AI agents invoke build_and_push_image_to_ecr to trigger actions in AWS Labs CloudWatch 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 build_and_push_image_to_ecr needs a policy

Building and pushing container images involves executing a build process and making network calls to a registry service. This is an Execute category action because it triggers external operations (Docker build, ECR push) whose effects depend on the image source and target arguments.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'build_and_push_image_to_ecr' indicates building a Docker image and pushing it to Amazon ECR (Elastic Container Registry).

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Verdict

build_and_push_image_to_ecr Rate-limited

build_and_push_image_to_ecr 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": {
    "build_and_push_image_to_ecr": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "build_and_push_image_to_ecr_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about build_and_push_image_to_ecr

What does the build_and_push_image_to_ecr tool do? +

build_and_push_image_to_ecr. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the AWS Labs CloudWatch 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 build_and_push_image_to_ecr? +

Register the AWS Labs CloudWatch MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for build_and_push_image_to_ecr: 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 CloudWatch MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is build_and_push_image_to_ecr? +

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

Can I rate-limit build_and_push_image_to_ecr? +

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

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

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