Get the top N processes consuming the most memory
AI agents call get_top_memory_processes to retrieve information from MCProcessMonitor without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool passively gathers runtime system metrics (memory usage across processes) without side effects, code execution, data modification, or destructive operations. It is purely informational and aligns with the 'Read' category for data retrieval.
From the tool's definition Tool retrieves and queries system process memory consumption data with 'Get the top N processes consuming the most memory' — a read-only monitoring operation with no modification, deletion, or execution capability.
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Get the top N processes consuming the most memory. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCProcessMonitor MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCProcessMonitor MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_top_memory_processes: 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 MCProcessMonitor. Nothing to install.
get_top_memory_processes 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_top_memory_processes 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_top_memory_processes. 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_top_memory_processes is provided by the MCProcessMonitor MCP server (kiralyzoltan98/mcprocessmonitor). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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