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Dynatrace MCP

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Pod Events

dynatrace_pod_events

Fetch Kubernetes events for a pod or workload to diagnose crashes, scheduling failures, and cluster issues across a selected time range.

Instructions

Kubernetes events for one pod or workload (Explorer Events tab).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
toNoEnd: now or ISO-8601
podNoPod name: exact replica, prefix ending with '-', or glob (my-app-*).
fromNoStart: now-30m or ISO-8601
limitNo
aroundNoPivot timestamp for a window
windowNoHalf-window around pivot, e.g. 2m
clusterNoDynatrace k8s.cluster.name. Discover with dynatrace_list_clusters; do not assume a cluster.
endDateNoCalendar end YYYY-MM-DD (UTC day)
workloadNoWorkload or deployment name (k8s.workload.name / k8s.deployment.name).
namespaceNoKubernetes namespace (k8s.namespace.name). Discover with dynatrace_list_namespaces.
startDateNoCalendar start YYYY-MM-DD (UTC day)
connectionNoNamed connection from env (default, optional stage/prod aliases, or a DYNATRACE_CONNECTIONS key)
allowLongRangeNoAllow ranges longer than the default cap

Schema Changelog

Changes observed during successful MCP inspections.

  1. First observedv1.0.0

TDQS

C2.9/5.0
Behavior2/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are provided, so the description carries the full behavioral burden. It does not disclose permissions, default time range, pagination, output format, or whether the operation is read-only. The brief reference to '(Explorer Events tab)' offers no actionable behavioral context.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness4/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single, front-loaded sentence with no filler. It is efficient, though arguably too brief for a 13-parameter tool, which keeps it from a perfect score.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

With 13 parameters, no required fields, no output schema, and no annotations, the description does not explain time-range defaults, cluster discovery prerequisites, or how this tool relates to other event tools. An agent would need to inspect the schema and infer routing, which is a significant gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters3/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 92%, so the schema already documents nearly all 13 parameters well. The description adds no parameter-level meaning beyond what the schema provides, making the baseline 3 appropriate.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose4/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the resource ('Kubernetes events') and scope ('for one pod or workload'), so an agent knows what the tool returns. However, it does not distinguish this tool from siblings like dynatrace_k8s_events or dynatrace_k8s_issue_events, leaving the agent to guess which event tool to use.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines2/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

There is no explicit when-to-use guidance, no when-not-to-use conditions, and no named alternatives among the many sibling event tools. The only implied usage is that a pod or workload must be specified, but that is not stated as a routing rule.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.