postrc_generate_observability_spec

PRE-FLIGHT tool - run BEFORE RC Method build phase, ideally after rc_define (Phase 2). Generates an observability requirements document from the PRD: error tracking setup, analytics events, SLO definitions, dashboard specs, and alerting rules. This ensures monitoring is designed in, not bolted on...

Server RC Engine originalrashmi/rc-engine-product-framework
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What postrc_generate_observability_spec does on RC Engine

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

Why postrc_generate_observability_spec needs a policy

This tool creates new specification documents and configuration frameworks (observability requirements, monitoring setup, alerting rules) that guide downstream implementation. While it produces outputs that inform the build phase, it does not directly execute, delete, or modify production systems. The artifact generation is reversible and represents a Write-category action.

From the tool's definition Generates an observability requirements document with error tracking setup, analytics events, SLO definitions, dashboard specs, and alerting rules. Creates and produces structured specification artifacts.

Questions about postrc_generate_observability_spec

What does the postrc_generate_observability_spec tool do? +

PRE-FLIGHT tool - run BEFORE RC Method build phase, ideally after rc_define (Phase 2). Generates an observability requirements document from the PRD: error tracking setup, analytics events, SLO definitions, dashboard specs, and alerting rules. This ensures monitoring is designed in, not bolted on after shipping. Output feeds into rc_architect as a companion to the PRD. Optional but strongly recommended for production applications. It is categorised as a Write tool in the RC Engine MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on postrc_generate_observability_spec? +

Register the RC Engine MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for postrc_generate_observability_spec: 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 RC Engine. Nothing to install.

What risk level is postrc_generate_observability_spec? +

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

Can I rate-limit postrc_generate_observability_spec? +

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

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

postrc_generate_observability_spec is provided by the RC Engine MCP server (originalrashmi/rc-engine-product-framework). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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