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MCP server · GitHub · ★ 366 · graded 2026-10-19Source linked

AWS MCP Proxy Server

No outside reports on file

mcp-proxy-for-aws fetches arbitrary web URLs; restrict its folder reach, network access, and credentials before installing.

Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee.

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What it can access

  • Local filesNo local folder access notedLOW
  • Command executionRuns shell or system commandsREVIEW
  • Network reachFetches arbitrary web URLsREVIEW
  • CredentialsNo API token requiredLOW
  • Package sourceGitHub (aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws)PUBLIC

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Install

No npm or PyPI package is listed. Install from source: github.com/aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws ↗

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Everything known

We found nothing about this project in the sources we read (last checked 2026-10-30). That does not mean it has no problems.

0 incidents · 0 advisories · 0 news articles · 0 community threads · checked 2026-10-30

Popularity grade: C (from public signals such as stars and downloads, not a code review). Graded 2026-10-19.

Sources we read: OSV, GitHub Advisory Database, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, 44 security news feeds and our incident library. Last checked 2026-10-30.

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About MCP Proxy For AWS

MCP Proxy For AWS is an MCP server focused on Cloud & infrastructure: AWS MCP Proxy Server.

It is hosted on GitHub at aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws (363 GitHub stars). Based on its public metadata, its operational scope includes: fetches arbitrary web urls.

Setup

Check these steps against the project’s own instructions before running anything.

No standalone npm or PyPI package is listed for this MCP server. Clone and inspect the source repository directly:

bash
git clone https://github.com/aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws.git

Review the README and source files in https://github.com/aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws (opens external site) before running any setup commands.

Why this grade

CC — Moderate risk signals

Signal-based grade (2/7 points): public source code. This reflects adoption and transparency, not a code review.

Popularity and upkeep

29/100
GitHub stars
366
Listing last refreshed
2026-10-29

These are public popularity signals, not a maintenance check. Look at the repository’s commit history and open issues.

Risks to watch for

  • Untrusted web content & prompt injection: Fetches arbitrary web pages or remote endpoints where hidden instructions could manipulate agent behavior. Restrict outbound domains and review tool outputs.
  • Dependency & version pinning: Distributed via GitHub (aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws). Pin an exact release version or commit SHA rather than floating tags so upstream updates are reviewed first.

How to lower the risk

Least-privilege permissions

  • Give it access only to the specific folders, accounts or projects it needs, never your whole drive or admin account.
  • Use a separate, limited API key or login just for this tool so you can switch it off without affecting anything else.

Network isolation

  • Run it on a work computer or sandbox account, not one holding personal or company-sensitive data.
  • If your IT team can, limit which websites and services it is allowed to contact.

Monitoring

  • Check its activity history or logs weekly at first, and look at what it changed or sent.
  • Turn on alerts for new logins or unusual usage on any account it connects to.

Red flags to watch for

  • It asks for more access than its job requires, or prompts you to paste passwords.
  • It suddenly updates with new owners, or starts contacting unfamiliar websites.

Questions

How do I install MCP Proxy For AWS?

MCP Proxy For AWS does not publish a standalone npm or PyPI package. Clone or follow the setup instructions in its source repository at github.com/aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws.

Are there security reports about MCP Proxy For AWS?

No reports found for this package in our research (last checked 2026-10-30). MCP Proxy For AWS currently holds Grade C (Moderate risk signals) based on public adoption and transparency signals. Key risk areas to watch include untrusted web content & prompt injection:, dependency & version pinning:.

Is MCP Proxy For AWS actively maintained?

MCP Proxy For AWS has 366 GitHub stars. Our directory data was last refreshed on 2026-10-29. Check recent commit activity, release tags, and open issues at github.com/aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws before pinning it in production.

What are alternatives to MCP Proxy For AWS?

You can compare MCP Proxy For AWS side by side with other AWS MCP servers in the Related tools section on this page, or use the Compare tool on AgentArmorHQ.

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AgentArmorHQ Risk Grade C for MCP Proxy For AWS

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### AgentArmorHQ Security Review Memo: mcp-proxy-for-aws
- **Listing URL:** https://agentarmorhq.com/skills/aws-mcp-proxy-for-aws
- **Type:** App connector
- **Risk Grade:** Grade C (Moderate risk signals)
- **Outside Security Advisories on File:** 0
- **Public Adoption:** 366 GitHub stars

#### Permission & Blast-Radius Signals
- **Local files:** No local folder access noted
- **Command execution:** Runs shell or system commands
- **Network reach:** Fetches arbitrary web URLs
- **Credentials:** No API token required
- **Package source:** GitHub (aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws)

#### Recommended Hardened Setup
- **Source Repo:** https://github.com/aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws
- **Controls:** Pin an exact version in `.mcp.json`, scope access to a single workspace folder, and use a least-privilege read-only token where supported.

_Based on public adoption and transparency signals as of Oct 19, 2026. Our opinion, not a code audit or security guarantee._

Key facts

Type
App connector
Publisher
aws
Source code
github.com/aws/mcp-proxy-for-aws
Est. context load
~500 tokens / turn (~3 tool schemas, 0.25% of 200k context)
Popularity
366 GitHub stars
Last updated
2026-10-29
Last graded
2026-10-19

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