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inverspec_phase_7_maintenance

Returns the Phase 7 prompt template for partial updates to an existing technical specification after code changes. Maps changed file patterns to the right spec phase and rewrites only affected sections. Requires a completed initial spec (Phases 0–6).

Part of the Inverspec MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

AI agents invoke inverspec_phase_7_maintenance to trigger processes or run actions in Inverspec. 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.

inverspec_phase_7_maintenance 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.

Execute tools trigger processes. Rate-limit and validate arguments to prevent unintended side effects.

inverspec.yaml
tools:
  inverspec_phase_7_maintenance:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 10
          window: 60
        validate:
          required_args: true

See the full Inverspec policy for all 8 tools.

Tool Name inverspec_phase_7_maintenance
Category Execute
Risk Level High

Agents calling execute-class tools like inverspec_phase_7_maintenance have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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Other tools in the Execute risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

inverspec_phase_7_maintenance is one of the high-risk operations in Inverspec. For the full severity-focused view — only the high-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all high-risk tools across every MCP server.

What does the inverspec_phase_7_maintenance tool do? +

Returns the Phase 7 prompt template for partial updates to an existing technical specification after code changes. Maps changed file patterns to the right spec phase and rewrites only affected sections. Requires a completed initial spec (Phases 0–6).. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Inverspec MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on inverspec_phase_7_maintenance? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for inverspec_phase_7_maintenance. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Inverspec MCP server.

What risk level is inverspec_phase_7_maintenance? +

inverspec_phase_7_maintenance is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit inverspec_phase_7_maintenance? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the inverspec_phase_7_maintenance 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 inverspec_phase_7_maintenance completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for inverspec_phase_7_maintenance. 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 inverspec_phase_7_maintenance? +

inverspec_phase_7_maintenance is provided by the Inverspec MCP server (mcp-server-inverspec). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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