list_translation_jobs

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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This record as markdown: /tools/aws/list-translation-jobs.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_translation_jobs does on AWS

AI agents call list_translation_jobs 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 list_translation_jobs is rated Low

The 'list_' prefix conventionally denotes a read-only operation that retrieves or enumerates existing resources (translation jobs) without creating, modifying, or deleting data. The severity is low because listing metadata has minimal blast radius even if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_translation_jobs' indicates a listing/querying operation with no modification. The verb 'list' is a retrieval operation. No description provided, but the name strongly suggests data retrieval.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_translation_jobs Allowed

list_translation_jobs 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": {
    "list_translation_jobs": {}
  }
}

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 list_translation_jobs call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_translation_jobs

What does the list_translation_jobs tool do? +

list_translation_jobs 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 list_translation_jobs? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_translation_jobs? +

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

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

list_translation_jobs 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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