uptime_resume_monitor · Uptime Kuma MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What uptime_resume_monitor does on Uptime Kuma

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why uptime_resume_monitor needs a policy

This tool resumes/reactivates a previously paused monitor. It modifies the state of an existing resource (monitor) from paused to active, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete data or execute arbitrary code. Misuse could cause unintended monitoring activity but is generally recoverable by pausing again.

From the tool's definition Reaktiviert einen pausierten Monitor (Reactivates a paused monitor)

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Verdict

uptime_resume_monitor Rate-limited

uptime_resume_monitor 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": {
    "uptime_resume_monitor": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "uptime_resume_monitor_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about uptime_resume_monitor

What does the uptime_resume_monitor tool do? +

Reaktiviert einen pausierten Monitor. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Uptime Kuma MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on uptime_resume_monitor? +

Register the Uptime Kuma MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for uptime_resume_monitor: 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 Uptime Kuma. Nothing to install.

What risk level is uptime_resume_monitor? +

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

Can I rate-limit uptime_resume_monitor? +

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

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

uptime_resume_monitor is provided by the Uptime Kuma MCP server (mbay-odw/uptime-kuma-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.