Search AWS documentation using the official AWS Documentation Search API. ## Usage This tool searches across all AWS documentation and other AWS Websites including AWS Blog, AWS Solutions Library, Getting started with AWS, AWS Architecture Center and AWS Prescriptive Guidance for pages ...
Single-target operation
Part of the AWS MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call aws___search_documentation to retrieve information from AWS 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.
Even though aws___search_documentation 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.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
aws___search_documentation:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full AWS policy for all 58 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like aws___search_documentation have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Search AWS documentation using the official AWS Documentation Search API. ## Usage This tool searches across all AWS documentation and other AWS Websites including AWS Blog, AWS Solutions Library, Getting started with AWS, AWS Architecture Center and AWS Prescriptive Guidance for pages matching your search phrase. Use it to find relevant documentation when you don't have a specific URL. ## Search Tips - Use specific technical terms rather than general phrases - Include service names to narrow results (e.g., "S3 bucket versioning" instead of just "versioning") - Use quotes for exact phrase matching (e.g., "AWS Lambda function URLs") - Include abbreviations and alternative terms to improve results ## Result Interpretation Each result includes: - rank_order: The relevance ranking (lower is more relevant) - url: The documentation page URL - title: The page title - context: A brief excerpt or summary (if available). It is categorised as a Read tool in the AWS MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for aws___search_documentation. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AWS MCP server.
aws___search_documentation is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the aws___search_documentation 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.
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for aws___search_documentation. 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.
aws___search_documentation is provided by the AWS MCP server (@awslabs/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.
npx -y @policylayer/intercept