list_top_processes

Lists the top N running processes sorted by CPU or memory usage.. CRITICAL: Never output

SERVERNitrostack SOURCEnitrocloudofficial/nitrostack

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_top_processes does on Nitrostack

AI agents call list_top_processes to retrieve information from Nitrostack without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_top_processes is rated Low

Retrieves system process information without modification, but reveals sensitive server state useful for reconnaissance.

From the tool's definition Lists top N running processes sorted by CPU or memory usage

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_top_processes safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Nitrostack, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_top_processes, this is the rule to start with:

list_top_processes Allowed

list_top_processes is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_top_processes": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Nitrostack, apply this rule, and every list_top_processes call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_top_processes

What does the list_top_processes tool do? +

Lists the top N running processes sorted by CPU or memory usage.. CRITICAL: Never output. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Nitrostack MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_top_processes? +

Register the Nitrostack MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_top_processes: 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 Nitrostack. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_top_processes? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_top_processes? +

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

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

list_top_processes is provided by the Nitrostack MCP server (nitrocloudofficial/nitrostack). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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