metrics_search

Run an AMQL metrics query against Anypoint Observability. Returns a Chart.js visualization of the time series data alongside raw results. Call metrics_list_types first to discover valid metric names.

Server Anypoint MCP Server sravannerella/mulesoft-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What metrics_search does on Anypoint MCP Server

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

Why metrics_search needs a policy

Although the tool executes a query (AMQL), the execution is read-only and returns observability/metrics data with no side effects. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute external operations; it retrieves and visualizes existing monitoring data.

From the tool's definition The tool 'metrics_search' runs an AMQL metrics query and 'Returns a Chart.js visualization of the time series data alongside raw results.' This is fundamentally a read operation that retrieves observability metrics without modifying or deleting data.

Questions about metrics_search

What does the metrics_search tool do? +

Run an AMQL metrics query against Anypoint Observability. Returns a Chart.js visualization of the time series data alongside raw results. Call metrics_list_types first to discover valid metric names. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Anypoint MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on metrics_search? +

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

What risk level is metrics_search? +

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

Can I rate-limit metrics_search? +

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

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

metrics_search is provided by the Anypoint MCP Server MCP server (sravannerella/mulesoft-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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