run_test_inline · Artillery MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_test_inline does on Artillery MCP Server

AI agents invoke run_test_inline to trigger actions in Artillery MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why run_test_inline needs a policy

This tool executes load tests against specified targets based on user-provided configuration. While not destructive to the user's own data, it triggers external operations (network requests to target systems) whose effects depend on the provided arguments (target URL, request patterns, etc.). This could be misused to perform unauthorized load testing or DDoS-like attacks against systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_test_inline' and description 'Run an Artillery test from inline configuration text' indicates execution of load testing operations. Artillery is a tool that performs HTTP requests and other network operations against target systems.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

run_test_inline Rate-limited

run_test_inline stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_test_inline": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_test_inline_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Artillery MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about run_test_inline

What does the run_test_inline tool do? +

Run an Artillery test from inline configuration text. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Artillery MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_test_inline? +

Register the Artillery MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_test_inline: 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 Artillery MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_test_inline? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_test_inline? +

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

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

run_test_inline is provided by the Artillery MCP Server MCP server (jch1887/artillery-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.