sorted_set_remove_by_rank

Remove members by rank range. Args: key: The name of the key start: Start rank (inclusive) stop: Stop rank (inclusive) Returns: Success message or error message

SERVERAWS SOURCE@awslabs/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What sorted_set_remove_by_rank does on AWS

AI agents use sorted_set_remove_by_rank to create or update resources in AWS, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your AWS environment.

RISK

Why sorted_set_remove_by_rank is rated Medium

This tool modifies stored data by removing elements. Although removal operations cause data loss, the tool is presented as a reversible Write operation (not framed as 'drop' or 'purge') and operates on a range parameter. The severity is medium because misuse could result in unintended data loss, but the blast radius is limited to a single sorted set and confined to a rank range.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'sorted_set_remove_by_rank' and description 'Remove members by rank range' indicate modification of data. The operation removes elements from a sorted set within a specified rank range (start to stop, inclusive).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

sorted_set_remove_by_rank Rate-limited

sorted_set_remove_by_rank stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "sorted_set_remove_by_rank": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "sorted_set_remove_by_rank_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about sorted_set_remove_by_rank

What does the sorted_set_remove_by_rank tool do? +

Remove members by rank range. Args: key: The name of the key start: Start rank (inclusive) stop: Stop rank (inclusive) Returns: Success message or error message. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AWS MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on sorted_set_remove_by_rank? +

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

sorted_set_remove_by_rank is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit sorted_set_remove_by_rank? +

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

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

sorted_set_remove_by_rank 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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