set_alert_priority

Set operator priority for one or more alerts.

SERVERAPI-Central SOURCEsecure-ssid/centralmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/secure-ssid-centralmcp/set-alert-priority.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_alert_priority does on API-Central

AI agents use set_alert_priority to create or update resources in API-Central, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your API-Central environment.

RISK

Why set_alert_priority is rated Medium

This tool modifies alert metadata (priority level) which is a reversible change to system state. It does not delete data (not Destructive), execute arbitrary operations (not Execute), move money (not Financial), or merely retrieve information (not Read). The medium severity reflects that misconfigured alert priorities could degrade incident response effectiveness, but the impact is containable and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'set_alert_priority' and description states it 'Set operator priority for one or more alerts.' The verb 'set' and action of modifying alert priority attributes indicate data modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_alert_priority safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and API-Central, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For set_alert_priority, this is the rule to start with:

set_alert_priority Rate-limited

set_alert_priority 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": {
    "set_alert_priority": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_alert_priority_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect API-Central, apply this rule, and every set_alert_priority call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_alert_priority

What does the set_alert_priority tool do? +

Set operator priority for one or more alerts. It is categorised as a Write tool in the API-Central MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_alert_priority? +

Register the API-Central MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_alert_priority: 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 API-Central. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_alert_priority? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_alert_priority? +

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

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

set_alert_priority is provided by the API-Central MCP server (secure-ssid/centralmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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