Retrieves detailed information about a specific datasource by UID or name. Returns the full datasource model, including name, type, URL, access settings, JSON data, and secure JSON field status. Provide either uid or name; uid takes priority if both are given.
Part of the Mcp Grafana Npx server.
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AI agents call get_datasource to retrieve information from Mcp Grafana Npx without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though get_datasource only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
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"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"get_datasource": {}
}
}See the full Mcp Grafana Npx policy for all 52 tools.
These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_datasource gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:
Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.
Retrieves detailed information about a specific datasource by UID or name. Returns the full datasource model, including name, type, URL, access settings, JSON data, and secure JSON field status. Provide either uid or name; uid takes priority if both are given.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Grafana Npx MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Mcp Grafana Npx MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_datasource: 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 Mcp Grafana Npx. Nothing to install.
get_datasource 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_datasource 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_datasource. 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_datasource is provided by the Mcp Grafana Npx MCP server (mcp-grafana-npx). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 52 Mcp Grafana Npx tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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