get_dashboard_panel_queries · Mcp Grafana MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What get_dashboard_panel_queries does on Mcp Grafana

AI agents call get_dashboard_panel_queries 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 IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why get_dashboard_panel_queries needs a policy

The tool retrieves/reads panel queries and information from a Grafana dashboard. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, modifications, or destructive actions. Low severity as it only exposes dashboard configuration data.

From the tool's definition Retrieve panel queries and information from a Grafana dashboard

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Questions about get_dashboard_panel_queries

What does the get_dashboard_panel_queries tool do? +

Retrieve panel queries and information from a Grafana dashboard. 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 get_dashboard_panel_queries? +

Register the Mcp Grafana MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_dashboard_panel_queries: 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 get_dashboard_panel_queries? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_dashboard_panel_queries? +

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

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

get_dashboard_panel_queries 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.