create_dashboard

Create Grafana dashboard

SERVERNcp SOURCE@portel/ncp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_dashboard does on Ncp

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

RISK

Why create_dashboard is rated Medium

The tool creates (Write operation) a new Grafana dashboard, which is a reversible data modification. An AI agent could create unwanted dashboards consuming resources or cluttering the monitoring infrastructure, but the action is not destructive (dashboards can be deleted) nor does it execute arbitrary code or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool description: 'Create Grafana dashboard' - creates a new dashboard artifact in Grafana system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_dashboard safely

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

create_dashboard Rate-limited

create_dashboard 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": {
    "create_dashboard": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_dashboard_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 Ncp, apply this rule, and every create_dashboard call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_dashboard

What does the create_dashboard tool do? +

Create Grafana dashboard. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ncp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_dashboard? +

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

What risk level is create_dashboard? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_dashboard? +

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

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

create_dashboard is provided by the Ncp MCP server (@portel/ncp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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