get_alert_rule_by_uid

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_alert_rule_by_uid needs a policy

This tool only fetches configuration data from an existing alert rule. The word 'Retrieve' explicitly indicates a read-only operation that queries information without creating, modifying, executing commands, or destructively removing data. Alert rule configuration is observability metadata, not sensitive operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description indicate retrieval operation: 'Retrieve the full configuration' - a query/get action with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_alert_rule_by_uid gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control get_alert_rule_by_uid

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Grafana FastMCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_alert_rule_by_uid:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_alert_rule_by_uid": {}
  }
}

get_alert_rule_by_uid is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about get_alert_rule_by_uid

What does the get_alert_rule_by_uid tool do? +

Retrieve the full configuration for a Grafana alert rule identified by its UID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Grafana FastMCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_alert_rule_by_uid? +

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

What risk level is get_alert_rule_by_uid? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_alert_rule_by_uid? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_alert_rule_by_uid 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_alert_rule_by_uid completely? +

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

get_alert_rule_by_uid is provided by the Grafana FastMCP Server MCP server (sandersouza/grafanafastmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Grafana FastMCP Server tool call.

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