unblock_job
Unblock a blocked job in a build
Part of the Buildkite MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call unblock_job to perform operations in Buildkite. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.
WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON UNBLOCK_JOB
Applying a policy to unblock_job gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.
RECOMMENDED POLICY
Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.
tools:
unblock_job:
rules:
- action: allow
rate_limit:
max: 60
window: 60See the full Buildkite policy for all 22 tools.
DETAILS
MORE BUILDKITE TOOLS
wait_for_build Other list_pipelines Read get_pipeline Read list_builds Read get_build Read get_build_test_engine_runs Read list_clusters Read get_cluster Read SIMILAR OTHER TOOLS ON OTHER SERVERS
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the unblock_job tool do?
Unblock a blocked job in a build. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Buildkite MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.
How do I enforce a policy on unblock_job?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for unblock_job. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Buildkite MCP server.
What risk level is unblock_job?
unblock_job is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit unblock_job?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unblock_job 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 unblock_job completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for unblock_job. 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 unblock_job?
unblock_job is provided by the Buildkite MCP server (buildkite/buildkite-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
ENFORCE POLICIES ON BUILDKITE
Open source. One binary. Zero dependencies.