get_trace_detail

Get detailed events timeline for a specific method trace. Returns the full breakdown of what happened during the method execution.

Server Monti APM MCP Server quavedev/montiapm-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_trace_detail does on Monti APM MCP Server

AI agents call get_trace_detail to retrieve information from Monti APM MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_trace_detail needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves performance trace data from Monti APM for display and analysis purposes. It has no capability to modify, delete, or execute code. The blast radius of misuse is minimal — an agent could only over-query or review sensitive performance information, which is typically intended for authorized APM users already.

From the tool's definition Tool returns 'detailed events timeline' and 'full breakdown' of method execution — retrieval of monitoring data with no modification or execution capability. The verb 'Get' and lack of any side-effects language confirm read-only behavior.

Questions about get_trace_detail

What does the get_trace_detail tool do? +

Get detailed events timeline for a specific method trace. Returns the full breakdown of what happened during the method execution. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Monti APM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_trace_detail? +

Register the Monti APM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_trace_detail: 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 Monti APM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_trace_detail? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_trace_detail? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_trace_detail 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_trace_detail completely? +

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

get_trace_detail is provided by the Monti APM MCP Server MCP server (quavedev/montiapm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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