monitor_get_process_list

Get list of running processes.

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 monitor_get_process_list does on Aapanel

AI agents call monitor_get_process_list 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 monitor_get_process_list is rated Low

This tool queries and returns information about running processes without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. It is a pure read operation with minimal risk—knowledge of running processes alone does not enable harmful actions without additional capabilities.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'monitor_get_process_list' and description 'Get list of running processes' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

monitor_get_process_list Allowed

monitor_get_process_list 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": {
    "monitor_get_process_list": {}
  }
}

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 monitor_get_process_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about monitor_get_process_list

What does the monitor_get_process_list tool do? +

Get list of running processes. 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 monitor_get_process_list? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit monitor_get_process_list? +

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

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

monitor_get_process_list 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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