manage_eks_stacks
Manage EKS CloudFormation stacks
Part of the AWS MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call manage_eks_stacks to perform operations in AWS. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON MANAGE_EKS_STACKS
Applying a policy to manage_eks_stacks gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.
tools:
manage_eks_stacks:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 60
window: 60See the full AWS policy for all 55 tools.
DETAILS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the manage_eks_stacks tool do?
Manage EKS CloudFormation stacks. It is categorised as a Other tool in the AWS MCP Servers, which means it performs auxiliary operations.
How do I enforce a policy on manage_eks_stacks?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for manage_eks_stacks. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the AWS MCP server.
What risk level is manage_eks_stacks?
manage_eks_stacks is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit manage_eks_stacks?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the manage_eks_stacks rule in your Intercept 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 manage_eks_stacks completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for manage_eks_stacks. 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 manage_eks_stacks?
manage_eks_stacks is provided by the AWS MCP server (awslabs/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON AWS
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