system_alerts_get

Read a single alert by id.

SERVERMunin SOURCEhttps://mcp.getmunin.com/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/com-getmunin-munin/system-alerts-get.md

WHAT IT DOES

What system_alerts_get does on Munin

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

RISK

Why system_alerts_get is rated Low

This tool retrieves alert data by ID without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward query operation with minimal blast radius if misused—an agent could only access alert information that may already be accessible through normal system operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'system_alerts_get' and description 'Read a single alert by id' explicitly indicate a read-only retrieval operation with no side effects.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs system_alerts_get safely

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

system_alerts_get Allowed

system_alerts_get 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": {
    "system_alerts_get": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about system_alerts_get

What does the system_alerts_get tool do? +

Read a single alert by id. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Munin MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on system_alerts_get? +

Register the Munin MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for system_alerts_get: 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 Munin. Nothing to install.

What risk level is system_alerts_get? +

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

Can I rate-limit system_alerts_get? +

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

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

system_alerts_get is provided by the Munin MCP server (https://mcp.getmunin.com/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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