cache_get_many

Get multiple values from the cache. Args: keys: List of keys to retrieve Returns: Dictionary of key-value pairs or error message

SERVERAWS SOURCE@awslabs/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/aws/cache-get-many.md

WHAT IT DOES

What cache_get_many does on AWS

AI agents call cache_get_many to retrieve information from AWS without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why cache_get_many is rated Low

This is a read-only operation that queries cached data without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The blast radius is minimal—an agent could retrieve cached values but cannot cause destructive or financial harm through retrieval alone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cache_get_many' and description 'Get multiple values from the cache' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects. Parameters are 'keys' for lookup, returns 'Dictionary of key-value pairs'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs cache_get_many safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AWS, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For cache_get_many, this is the rule to start with:

cache_get_many Allowed

cache_get_many is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "cache_get_many": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AWS, apply this rule, and every cache_get_many call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about cache_get_many

What does the cache_get_many tool do? +

Get multiple values from the cache. Args: keys: List of keys to retrieve Returns: Dictionary of key-value pairs or error message. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AWS MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cache_get_many? +

Register the AWS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cache_get_many: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is cache_get_many? +

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

Can I rate-limit cache_get_many? +

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

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

cache_get_many is provided by the AWS MCP server (@awslabs/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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