find_underused_resource_classes
Find jobs with underused compute resources
Part of the CircleCI MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL
AI agents call find_underused_resource_classes to retrieve information from CircleCI 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 FIND_UNDERUSED_RESOURCE_CLASSES
Even though find_underused_resource_classes 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:
find_underused_resource_classes:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full CircleCI policy for all 15 tools.
DETAILS
Tool Name
find_underused_resource_classes
Category
Read
MCP Server
CircleCI MCP ServerRisk Level
Low
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What does the find_underused_resource_classes tool do?
Find jobs with underused compute resources. It is categorised as a Read tool in the CircleCI MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
How do I enforce a policy on find_underused_resource_classes?
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for find_underused_resource_classes. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the CircleCI MCP server.
What risk level is find_underused_resource_classes?
find_underused_resource_classes is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Can I rate-limit find_underused_resource_classes?
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the find_underused_resource_classes 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 find_underused_resource_classes completely?
Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for find_underused_resource_classes. 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 find_underused_resource_classes?
find_underused_resource_classes is provided by the CircleCI MCP server (CircleCI-Public/mcp-server-circleci). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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