datadog_create_monitor

Create a new Datadog monitor (alert).

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 84 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/datadog-create-monitor.md

WHAT IT DOES

What datadog_create_monitor does on UnClick

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Monitor name
`tags`	array	—	Tags to attach to the monitor
`type`	string	—	Monitor type (e.g. metric alert, service check, event alert)
`query`	string	Yes	Monitor query expression
`api_key`	string	Yes	Datadog API key
`app_key`	string	Yes	Datadog Application key
`message`	string	—	Notification message
`priority`	number	—	Monitor priority (1-5)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why datadog_create_monitor is rated Medium

This tool creates a new monitoring alert in Datadog, which is a reversible write operation. An AI agent misusing this could create spurious alerts or alert fatigue, but the action is not destructive (alerts can be deleted), not financial, and does not execute arbitrary code. The blast radius is medium—unwanted alerts could clutter monitoring systems and distract teams, but the core system remains intact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'datadog_create_monitor' and description 'Create a new Datadog monitor (alert)' indicate creation of a new monitoring/alerting resource.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs datadog_create_monitor safely

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

datadog_create_monitor Rate-limited

datadog_create_monitor 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": {
    "datadog_create_monitor": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "datadog_create_monitor_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 UnClick, apply this rule, and every datadog_create_monitor call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about datadog_create_monitor

What does the datadog_create_monitor tool do? +

Create a new Datadog monitor (alert). It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does datadog_create_monitor accept? +

datadog_create_monitor accepts 8 parameters: name, tags, type, query, api_key, app_key, message, priority. Required: name, query, api_key, app_key. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on datadog_create_monitor? +

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

What risk level is datadog_create_monitor? +

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

Can I rate-limit datadog_create_monitor? +

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

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

datadog_create_monitor is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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