toggle_cprofile · Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_cprofile does on Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server

AI agents invoke toggle_cprofile to trigger actions in Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why toggle_cprofile needs a policy

Toggling profiling is not a simple read or write of data; it modifies the runtime execution behavior of a server function. It is reversible (can be toggled back), so not Destructive, and has no financial implications. Execute is the most appropriate category as it triggers an operational change on the server process itself.

From the tool's definition 'Toggle cProfile profiling on/off for a CDV server function' — this triggers a runtime state change on the server (enabling/disabling profiling), which is an external operation affecting server behavior.

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Verdict

toggle_cprofile Rate-limited

toggle_cprofile stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "toggle_cprofile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_cprofile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about toggle_cprofile

What does the toggle_cprofile tool do? +

Toggle cProfile profiling on/off for a CDV server function. Requires sys_viewlogs permission. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on toggle_cprofile? +

Register the Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for toggle_cprofile: 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 Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is toggle_cprofile? +

toggle_cprofile is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit toggle_cprofile? +

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

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

toggle_cprofile is provided by the Cloudera Data Visualization MCP Server MCP server (kevintalbert/cdv-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.