sys_info

Get comprehensive system information: OS, kernel, CPU, memory, disk, uptime.

Server RedisNexus rajkumar-madhu/mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What sys_info does on RedisNexus

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

Why sys_info needs a policy

This tool only reads and reports system metrics without modifying, executing, or deleting any data. The blast radius of misuse is minimal: an attacker gains visibility into system configuration but cannot leverage this tool alone to compromise systems, move data, or trigger operations. Classification as Read is appropriate.

From the tool's definition Tool retrieves 'comprehensive system information: OS, kernel, CPU, memory, disk, uptime' — purely informational queries with no side effects.

Questions about sys_info

What does the sys_info tool do? +

Get comprehensive system information: OS, kernel, CPU, memory, disk, uptime. It is categorised as a Read tool in the RedisNexus MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on sys_info? +

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

What risk level is sys_info? +

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

Can I rate-limit sys_info? +

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

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

sys_info is provided by the RedisNexus MCP server (rajkumar-madhu/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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