schedule_downtime · Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What schedule_downtime does on Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga

AI agents use schedule_downtime to create or update resources in Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why schedule_downtime needs a policy

Scheduling a downtime in Icinga creates a new downtime entry that suppresses alerts for a host/service during a specified window. This is a reversible write operation (downtimes can be cancelled/deleted). The name clearly implies creating/scheduling a record rather than destroying data or executing arbitrary code. Confidence is reduced due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'schedule_downtime' — description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

schedule_downtime Rate-limited

schedule_downtime 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": {
    "schedule_downtime": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "schedule_downtime_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about schedule_downtime

What does the schedule_downtime tool do? +

schedule_downtime. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on schedule_downtime? +

Register the Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for schedule_downtime: 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 Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga. Nothing to install.

What risk level is schedule_downtime? +

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

Can I rate-limit schedule_downtime? +

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

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

schedule_downtime is provided by the Linuxfabrik MCP Server for Icinga MCP server (linuxfabrik/mcp-server-icinga). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.