source_db_analyzer

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 source_db_analyzer does on AWS

AI agents call source_db_analyzer 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 source_db_analyzer is rated Low

The name implies querying or analyzing a database to extract information, with no indication of modification, deletion, or execution. However, low confidence due to empty description and possibility that 'analyzer' could trigger scanning operations with side effects. Classified as Read with medium severity due to potential access to sensitive database contents in an AWS context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'source_db_analyzer' suggests database analysis/inspection. No description provided. Sibling tools include audit and analyze functions that are clearly Read operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

source_db_analyzer Allowed

source_db_analyzer 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": {
    "source_db_analyzer": {}
  }
}

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 source_db_analyzer call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about source_db_analyzer

What does the source_db_analyzer tool do? +

source_db_analyzer 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 source_db_analyzer? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit source_db_analyzer? +

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

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

source_db_analyzer 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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