alert_set_warning

Set system warning/alert thresholds (CPU%, memory%, disk%).

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What alert_set_warning does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why alert_set_warning is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies alert threshold configuration values, which is a reversible change to system settings. It does not execute commands, delete data, or move money. While changing thresholds could affect system monitoring behavior and potentially mask issues if set incorrectly, the action is reversible and limited to configuration modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'alert_set_warning' and description states 'Set system warning/alert thresholds (CPU%, memory%, disk%)', indicating it modifies configuration settings.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs alert_set_warning safely

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

alert_set_warning Rate-limited

alert_set_warning 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": {
    "alert_set_warning": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "alert_set_warning_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about alert_set_warning

What does the alert_set_warning tool do? +

Set system warning/alert thresholds (CPU%, memory%, disk%). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on alert_set_warning? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for alert_set_warning: 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 Aapanel. Nothing to install.

What risk level is alert_set_warning? +

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

Can I rate-limit alert_set_warning? +

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

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

alert_set_warning is provided by the Aapanel MCP server (nipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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