get_language_metrics

A read tool on the AWS MCP server.

SERVERAWS SOURCE@awslabs/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_language_metrics does on AWS

AI agents call get_language_metrics 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 get_language_metrics is rated Low

The name strongly implies a read-only operation that retrieves or queries metrics data without side effects. 'Get' and 'metrics' are typical query patterns. No write, delete, execute, or financial operations are indicated by the name alone. Lower confidence due to missing description, but the naming pattern is consistent with data retrieval.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_language_metrics' suggests retrieval of language-related metrics. Description is empty, limiting direct evidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_language_metrics 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 get_language_metrics, this is the rule to start with:

get_language_metrics Allowed

get_language_metrics 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": {
    "get_language_metrics": {}
  }
}

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 get_language_metrics call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_language_metrics

What does the get_language_metrics tool do? +

get_language_metrics is a read tool on the AWS MCP server. 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 get_language_metrics? +

Register the AWS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_language_metrics: 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 get_language_metrics? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_language_metrics? +

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

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

get_language_metrics 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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