runMonitor
Run a monitor
Part of the Postman MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents invoke runMonitor to trigger processes or run actions in Postman. Execute operations can have side effects beyond the immediate call — triggering builds, sending notifications, or starting workflows. Rate limits and argument validation are essential to prevent runaway execution.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON RUNMONITOR
runMonitor can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. Intercept enforces rate limits and validates arguments to keep execution within safe bounds.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.
tools:
runMonitor:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 10
window: 60
validate:
required_args: trueSee the full Postman policy for all 30 tools.
DETAILS
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getApi Read getCollection Read getEnvironment Read getMock Read getMonitor Read getWorkspace Read listApis Read listCollections Read SIMILAR EXECUTE TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the runMonitor tool do?
Run a monitor. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Postman MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.
How do I enforce a policy on runMonitor?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for runMonitor. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Postman MCP server.
What risk level is runMonitor?
runMonitor is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.
Can I rate-limit runMonitor?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the runMonitor 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 runMonitor completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for runMonitor. 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 runMonitor?
runMonitor is provided by the Postman MCP server (postmanlabs/postman-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON POSTMAN
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.