search_dashboards
Locate dashboards by title or metadata
Part of the Grafana MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call search_dashboards to retrieve information from Grafana without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON SEARCH_DASHBOARDS
Even though search_dashboards only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
search_dashboards:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Grafana policy for all 29 tools.
DETAILS
MORE GRAFANA TOOLS
get_dashboard_by_uid Read get_dashboard_panel_queries Read get_dashboard_property Read get_dashboard_summary Read get_datasource Read get_panel_image Read get_query_examples Read get_role_details Read SIMILAR READ TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
list_bases Airtable list_tables Airtable list_records Airtable get_record Airtable search_records Airtable search Amplitude RELATED READING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the search_dashboards tool do?
Locate dashboards by title or metadata. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Grafana MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on search_dashboards?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for search_dashboards. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Grafana MCP server.
What risk level is search_dashboards?
search_dashboards is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit search_dashboards?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_dashboards rule in your Intercept 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 search_dashboards completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for search_dashboards. 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 search_dashboards?
search_dashboards is provided by the Grafana MCP server (grafana/mcp-grafana). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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