import_test_results · Xray MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_test_results does on Xray MCP Server

AI agents use import_test_results to create or update resources in Xray MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Xray MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_test_results needs a policy

This tool modifies the state of the Xray Test Management system by ingesting and storing test execution results. It is reversible (results can be updated or corrected in subsequent imports or manual edits), making it Write rather than Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states "Import automated test execution results" which creates or modifies test data in the Xray Test Management system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

import_test_results Rate-limited

import_test_results stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "import_test_results": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_test_results_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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

FAQ

Questions about import_test_results

What does the import_test_results tool do? +

Import automated test execution results from various formats (JUnit, Cucumber, Xray JSON, Robot Framework, TestNG). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xray MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on import_test_results? +

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

What risk level is import_test_results? +

import_test_results is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit import_test_results? +

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

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

import_test_results is provided by the Xray MCP Server MCP server (jithinjosejacob/xray-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.