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RUNDECK TOOLS

50 tools from the Rundeck MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 50 RUNDECK TOOLS
READ 27 tools
Read rundeck_abort_execution Abort a running execution. The execution will be marked as Read rundeck_get_acl_policy Get the content of a specific ACL policy file Read rundeck_get_execution Get detailed information for a specific execution including status, duration, and nodes Read rundeck_get_execution_mode Check if the server is in active or passive execution mode Read rundeck_get_execution_output Get log output from an execution. Use node and stepctx params to filter specific logs. Read rundeck_get_job Get full job definition including steps, options, schedule, and notifications Read rundeck_get_job_executions List execution history for a specific job Read rundeck_get_job_forecast Get upcoming scheduled execution times for a job Read rundeck_get_job_metadata Get job metadata including creation date, author, and modification info Read rundeck_get_key_metadata Get metadata for a stored key (type, name, path). Does NOT return the secret value. Read rundeck_get_log_storage Get log storage status including incomplete uploads and storage usage Read rundeck_get_metrics Get server performance metrics including timers, gauges, and counters Read rundeck_get_node Get detailed information for a specific node in a project Read rundeck_get_project Get project details including description, configuration, and creation info Read rundeck_get_project_config Get the full configuration properties for a project Read rundeck_get_webhook Get details for a specific webhook including its configuration and auth token Read rundeck_list_acl_policies List all system-level ACL policy files Read rundeck_list_executions Query executions for a project with filters for status, job, and time range Read rundeck_list_jobs List jobs in a project with optional filtering by group, name, or tags Read rundeck_list_keys List keys and directories at a path in the key storage. Use to browse the key tree. Read rundeck_list_nodes List nodes in a project with optional filter expression. Returns node inventory with hostname, OS, and tags. Read rundeck_list_projects List all projects available in the Rundeck instance Read rundeck_list_running_executions List currently running executions in a project Read rundeck_list_users List all Rundeck users with their roles and last activity Read rundeck_list_webhooks List all webhooks configured in a project Read rundeck_retry_job Retry a failed job execution, optionally only on previously failed nodes Read rundeck_system_info Get Rundeck server version, uptime, JVM stats, and system information
WRITE 13 tools
Write rundeck_create_acl_policy Create a new system ACL policy file with YAML content Write rundeck_create_key Store a new key (password, public key, or private key) in the key storage Write rundeck_create_project Create a new Rundeck project Write rundeck_create_webhook Create a new webhook that triggers a job when called Write rundeck_disable_job_execution Disable execution for a job. The job cannot be run until re-enabled. Write rundeck_disable_job_schedule Disable the schedule for a scheduled job. Manual execution still works. Write rundeck_enable_job_execution Enable execution for a job that was previously disabled Write rundeck_enable_job_schedule Enable the schedule for a scheduled job Write rundeck_export_jobs Export job definitions from a project in JSON, YAML, or XML format Write rundeck_import_jobs Import job definitions into a project from JSON, YAML, or XML content Write rundeck_set_execution_mode Enable or disable execution mode system-wide. When disabled, no jobs can run. Write rundeck_set_project_config Replace the full configuration for a project with new key-value pairs Write rundeck_update_acl_policy Update an existing system ACL policy file
DESTRUCTIVE 8 tools
Destructive rundeck_bulk_delete_executions Delete multiple executions by ID. This cannot be undone. Destructive rundeck_bulk_delete_jobs Delete multiple jobs at once. This cannot be undone. Destructive rundeck_delete_acl_policy Delete a system ACL policy file. This cannot be undone. Destructive rundeck_delete_job Permanently delete a job definition. This cannot be undone. Destructive rundeck_delete_job_executions Delete all execution history for a job. This cannot be undone. Destructive rundeck_delete_key Delete a key from the key storage. This cannot be undone. Destructive rundeck_delete_project Permanently delete a project and all its jobs, executions, and configuration. This cannot be undone. Destructive rundeck_delete_webhook Delete a webhook. This cannot be undone.
EXECUTE 2 tools
Execute rundeck_healthcheck Run a server health check. Returns pass/fail status for system components. Execute rundeck_run_job Execute a job with optional arguments, node filter, and log level. Returns the execution ID for monitoring.
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The managed route: connect Rundeck through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y rundeck-mcp-server
// FAQ
How many tools does the Rundeck MCP server have? +

The Rundeck MCP server exposes 50 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Execute.

How do I enforce policies on Rundeck tools? +

Route the Rundeck server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Rundeck tools fall into? +

Rundeck tools are categorised as Read (27), Write (13), Destructive (8), Execute (2). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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