ixia_set_rate · Grafana MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ixia_set_rate does on Grafana MCP Server

AI agents invoke ixia_set_rate to trigger actions in Grafana MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ixia_set_rate needs a policy

This tool triggers an external operation on network traffic replay infrastructure, changing the rate at which traffic is replayed. It modifies the operational state of a network device/system (Ixia traffic replayer), which is an Execute-category action. Misuse could cause network congestion, performance degradation, or service disruption by setting an inappropriate traffic rate, warranting a high severity rating.

From the tool's definition Set the Ixia traffic replayer to a specific rate in Gbps

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Verdict

ixia_set_rate Rate-limited

ixia_set_rate stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "ixia_set_rate": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ixia_set_rate_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Grafana MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ixia_set_rate

What does the ixia_set_rate tool do? +

Set the Ixia traffic replayer to a specific rate in Gbps. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Grafana MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on ixia_set_rate? +

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

What risk level is ixia_set_rate? +

ixia_set_rate is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit ixia_set_rate? +

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

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

ixia_set_rate is provided by the Grafana MCP Server MCP server (quanticsoul4772/grafana-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.