get_resource_usage

Get current resource usage (CPU, memory, I/O, entry processes)

SERVERcPanel MCP Server SOURCE0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/0xhayd3n-cpanel-mcp-server/get-resource-usage.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_resource_usage does on cPanel MCP Server

AI agents call get_resource_usage to retrieve information from cPanel MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_resource_usage is rated Low

This tool retrieves monitoring data about resource consumption. It performs no modifications, deletions, code execution, or financial transactions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only gain visibility into system performance metrics, which does not harm the hosting environment or data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_resource_usage' and description 'Get current resource usage (CPU, memory, I/O, entry processes)' indicate a retrieval operation that queries system metrics without modifying state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_resource_usage safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and cPanel MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_resource_usage, this is the rule to start with:

get_resource_usage Allowed

get_resource_usage 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": {
    "get_resource_usage": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_resource_usage

What does the get_resource_usage tool do? +

Get current resource usage (CPU, memory, I/O, entry processes). It is categorised as a Read tool in the cPanel MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_resource_usage? +

Register the cPanel MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_resource_usage: 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 cPanel MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_resource_usage? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_resource_usage? +

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

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

get_resource_usage is provided by the cPanel MCP Server MCP server (0xhayd3n/cpanel-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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