monitor_get_realtime

Get real-time system monitoring data (CPU, memory, network, disk I/O).

SERVERAapanel SOURCEnipunanirmal/aapanel-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What monitor_get_realtime does on Aapanel

AI agents call monitor_get_realtime 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_realtime is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves real-time system metrics without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It has no side effects beyond fetching current state information. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only gather system performance data, posing no risk to data integrity, financial operations, or system stability.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate retrieval of monitoring data: 'Get real-time system monitoring data (CPU, memory, network, disk I/O)'.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

monitor_get_realtime Allowed

monitor_get_realtime 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_realtime": {}
  }
}

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_realtime call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about monitor_get_realtime

What does the monitor_get_realtime tool do? +

Get real-time system monitoring data (CPU, memory, network, disk I/O). 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_realtime? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit monitor_get_realtime? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the monitor_get_realtime 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_realtime completely? +

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

monitor_get_realtime 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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