generate_deeplink

Generate deeplink URLs for Grafana resources. Supports dashboards, panels, and Explore queries

Server Mcp Grafana @leval/mcp-grafana
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What generate_deeplink does on Mcp Grafana

AI agents call generate_deeplink to retrieve information from Mcp Grafana without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why generate_deeplink needs a policy

This tool generates URLs (deeplinks) pointing to Grafana resources. It only constructs and returns URL strings without modifying any data, executing queries, or causing side effects. It is purely a read/utility operation.

From the tool's definition Generate deeplink URLs for Grafana resources. Supports dashboards, panels, and Explore queries

Questions about generate_deeplink

What does the generate_deeplink tool do? +

Generate deeplink URLs for Grafana resources. Supports dashboards, panels, and Explore queries. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Grafana MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on generate_deeplink? +

Register the Mcp Grafana MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_deeplink: 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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is generate_deeplink? +

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

Can I rate-limit generate_deeplink? +

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

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

generate_deeplink is provided by the Mcp Grafana MCP server (@leval/mcp-grafana). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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