query_prometheus_basic_info

WHAT IT DOES

What query_prometheus_basic_info does on OpenShift OVN-Kubernetes Benchmark MCP Server

AI agents call query_prometheus_basic_info to retrieve information from OpenShift OVN-Kubernetes Benchmark MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why query_prometheus_basic_info needs a policy

The tool name indicates querying Prometheus for basic information, a monitoring system. Querying metrics is a read-only operation with no side effects. Prometheus queries retrieve existing monitoring data without modification or execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'query_prometheus_basic_info' contains the verb 'query' which retrieves data. The prefix 'query_' indicates a data retrieval operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about query_prometheus_basic_info

What does the query_prometheus_basic_info tool do? +

query_prometheus_basic_info. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OpenShift OVN-Kubernetes Benchmark MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on query_prometheus_basic_info? +

Register the OpenShift OVN-Kubernetes Benchmark MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for query_prometheus_basic_info: 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 OpenShift OVN-Kubernetes Benchmark MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is query_prometheus_basic_info? +

query_prometheus_basic_info is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit query_prometheus_basic_info? +

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

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

query_prometheus_basic_info is provided by the OpenShift OVN-Kubernetes Benchmark MCP Server MCP server (liqcui/ovnk-benchmark-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.