get_storage_rrddata
Get RRD statistics for a storage pool (usage over time).
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What get_storage_rrddata does on Proxmox MCP Server
AI agents call get_storage_rrddata to retrieve information from Proxmox MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Why get_storage_rrddata is rated Low
This tool queries and retrieves pre-existing monitoring data about storage pool usage patterns over time. It is purely informational with no capability to modify, execute operations, or delete data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an attacker could only gain visibility into storage usage trends, which does not compromise confidentiality of sensitive data, integrity, or availability of infrastructure.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get_' prefix and description states 'Get RRD statistics' — retrieves historical usage data without modification. RRD (Round Robin Database) is a time-series database used for monitoring/graphing metrics. No side effects or state changes.
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The rule that runs get_storage_rrddata safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Proxmox MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_storage_rrddata, this is the rule to start with:
get_storage_rrddata is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Proxmox MCP Server, apply this rule, and every get_storage_rrddata call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about get_storage_rrddata
Get RRD statistics for a storage pool (usage over time). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Proxmox MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Proxmox MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_storage_rrddata: 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 Proxmox MCP Server. Nothing to install.
get_storage_rrddata is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_storage_rrddata 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_storage_rrddata. 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.
get_storage_rrddata is provided by the Proxmox MCP Server MCP server (gethosthewalrus/proxmox-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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