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trigger_investigation

When an eval run shows regression, trigger a new verification cycle to investigate. This is how the outer loop feeds the inner loop: regressions trigger 6-phase investigations.

Part of the Nodebench server.

trigger_investigation can trigger actions in Nodebench, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents invoke trigger_investigation to trigger processes or run actions in Nodebench. 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.

trigger_investigation can trigger processes with real-world consequences. An uncontrolled agent might start dozens of builds, send mass notifications, or kick off expensive compute jobs. PolicyLayer 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.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "trigger_investigation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "trigger_investigation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access trigger_investigation gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so trigger_investigation only ever does what you allow.

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Other execute tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the trigger_investigation tool do? +

When an eval run shows regression, trigger a new verification cycle to investigate. This is how the outer loop feeds the inner loop: regressions trigger 6-phase investigations.. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Nodebench MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on trigger_investigation? +

Register the Nodebench MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for trigger_investigation: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Nodebench. Nothing to install.

What risk level is trigger_investigation? +

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

Can I rate-limit trigger_investigation? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the trigger_investigation rule in your PolicyLayer 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 trigger_investigation completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for trigger_investigation. 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 trigger_investigation? +

trigger_investigation is provided by the Nodebench MCP server (nodebench-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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