cpu_get_process_tops

Get top processes by resource consumption (CPU/memory ranking).

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What cpu_get_process_tops does on Aapanel

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

RISK

Why cpu_get_process_tops is rated Low

This is a monitoring/diagnostic read operation that queries process statistics and ranks them by resource usage. It has no side effects, does not execute commands, does not modify data, and does not trigger external operations. The action is purely informational, consistent with the Read category (retrieve/query data).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'cpu_get_process_tops' and description 'Get top processes by resource consumption (CPU/memory ranking)' indicate a retrieval/query operation that returns monitoring data without modifying system state.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

cpu_get_process_tops Allowed

cpu_get_process_tops 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": {
    "cpu_get_process_tops": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about cpu_get_process_tops

What does the cpu_get_process_tops tool do? +

Get top processes by resource consumption (CPU/memory ranking). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Aapanel MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on cpu_get_process_tops? +

Register the Aapanel MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for cpu_get_process_tops: 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 cpu_get_process_tops? +

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

Can I rate-limit cpu_get_process_tops? +

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

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

cpu_get_process_tops 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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