info

Get Valkey server information and statistics. Args: section: The section of the info command (default, memory, cpu, etc.). Returns: A dictionary of server information or an error message.

SERVERAWS SOURCE@awslabs/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity verified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/aws/info.md

WHAT IT DOES

What info does on AWS

AI agents call info 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 info is rated Low

This tool retrieves read-only diagnostic and statistical data from a Valkey (Redis-compatible) server. It has no side effects, does not modify data, and does not execute code. The 'section' parameter simply filters which category of information is returned. This is a standard monitoring/diagnostic operation with minimal blast radius—exposure of this tool would only leak infrastructure metrics and performance data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'info' with description 'Get Valkey server information and statistics' indicates a retrieval operation that returns 'A dictionary of server information.' The Args reference 'section' parameter for filtering info output.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

info Allowed

info 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": {
    "info": {}
  }
}

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 info call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about info

What does the info tool do? +

Get Valkey server information and statistics. Args: section: The section of the info command (default, memory, cpu, etc.). Returns: A dictionary of server information or an 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 info? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit info? +

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

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

info 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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