check_uptime_kuma

Check Uptime Kuma monitoring service health via GET /api/health. Returns health status and version if available.

SERVERMcp Nettools SOURCEaaronckj/mcp-nettools

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/aaronckj-mcp-nettools/check-uptime-kuma.md

WHAT IT DOES

What check_uptime_kuma does on Mcp Nettools

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

RISK

Why check_uptime_kuma is rated Low

This tool queries a monitoring service endpoint for status information only. It has no side effects, cannot modify system state, and returns read-only diagnostic data. The GET operation and informational nature of the response clearly place this in the Read category with low severity, as misuse would only expose non-sensitive service health metrics.

From the tool's definition Tool performs a GET request to retrieve health status and version information from Uptime Kuma monitoring service. The description indicates data retrieval ('Returns health status and version') with no modification, deletion, or execution of commands.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs check_uptime_kuma safely

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

check_uptime_kuma Allowed

check_uptime_kuma 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": {
    "check_uptime_kuma": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about check_uptime_kuma

What does the check_uptime_kuma tool do? +

Check Uptime Kuma monitoring service health via GET /api/health. Returns health status and version if available. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Nettools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on check_uptime_kuma? +

Register the Mcp Nettools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for check_uptime_kuma: 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 Mcp Nettools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is check_uptime_kuma? +

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

Can I rate-limit check_uptime_kuma? +

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

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

check_uptime_kuma is provided by the Mcp Nettools MCP server (aaronckj/mcp-nettools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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