list_service_alert_definitions

List alert definitions for a specific service type

SERVERLinode MCP Server SOURCEtakashito/linode-mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/takashito-linode-mcp-server/list-service-alert-definitions.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_service_alert_definitions does on Linode MCP Server

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

RISK

Why list_service_alert_definitions is rated Low

This tool retrieves metadata about alert configurations for a service, analogous to querying or viewing existing settings. It produces no side effects, does not modify infrastructure, and poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes read-only alert definition data.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states it 'List alert definitions' — a retrieval operation with no modification, deletion, or execution of code/commands. Returns information about existing alert thresholds.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_service_alert_definitions safely

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

list_service_alert_definitions Allowed

list_service_alert_definitions is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

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

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Linode MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_service_alert_definitions call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_service_alert_definitions

What does the list_service_alert_definitions tool do? +

List alert definitions for a specific service type. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linode MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_service_alert_definitions? +

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

What risk level is list_service_alert_definitions? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_service_alert_definitions? +

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

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

list_service_alert_definitions is provided by the Linode MCP Server MCP server (takashito/linode-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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