manage_grafana_datasources · Observability MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_grafana_datasources does on Observability MCP Server

AI agents use manage_grafana_datasources to create or update resources in Observability MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Observability MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why manage_grafana_datasources needs a policy

Managing datasources involves creating, updating, or modifying configurations that feed monitoring data into Grafana. This is a Write operation—it alters system configuration state reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'manage_grafana_datasources' and description 'Manage Grafana datasources' indicate operations to create, update, or modify datasource configurations in Grafana.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

manage_grafana_datasources Rate-limited

manage_grafana_datasources stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "manage_grafana_datasources": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_grafana_datasources_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_grafana_datasources

What does the manage_grafana_datasources tool do? +

Manage Grafana datasources. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Observability MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on manage_grafana_datasources? +

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

What risk level is manage_grafana_datasources? +

manage_grafana_datasources is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit manage_grafana_datasources? +

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

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

manage_grafana_datasources is provided by the Observability MCP Server MCP server (sandraschi/observability-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.