alert_generate_runbooks

Generate alert response runbooks (Pro feature)

SERVERPlugin Hub SOURCE@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/barnburner121-plugin-hub-mcp/alert-generate-runbooks.md

WHAT IT DOES

What alert_generate_runbooks does on Plugin Hub

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

RISK

Why alert_generate_runbooks is rated Medium

An AI agent can call alert_generate_runbooks faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Plugin Hub by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs alert_generate_runbooks safely

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

alert_generate_runbooks Rate-limited

alert_generate_runbooks 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_generate_runbooks": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "alert_generate_runbooks_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 Plugin Hub, apply this rule, and every alert_generate_runbooks call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about alert_generate_runbooks

What does the alert_generate_runbooks tool do? +

Generate alert response runbooks (Pro feature). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Plugin Hub 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_generate_runbooks? +

Register the Plugin Hub MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for alert_generate_runbooks: 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 Plugin Hub. Nothing to install.

What risk level is alert_generate_runbooks? +

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

Can I rate-limit alert_generate_runbooks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the alert_generate_runbooks 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_generate_runbooks completely? +

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

alert_generate_runbooks is provided by the Plugin Hub MCP server (@barnburner121/plugin-hub-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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