link_test_to_spec · Mk Spec Master MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What link_test_to_spec does on Mk Spec Master

AI agents use link_test_to_spec to create or update resources in Mk Spec Master — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Mk Spec Master environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why link_test_to_spec needs a policy

This tool creates or updates a traceability record linking a test to a specification. It is a reversible write operation (the link can presumably be removed or updated), with medium severity since misuse could corrupt traceability data but does not delete or execute anything.

From the tool's definition 'Record that a test verifies a spec. Writes into' — explicitly states it writes/records a linkage between a test and a spec

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

link_test_to_spec Rate-limited

link_test_to_spec 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": {
    "link_test_to_spec": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_test_to_spec_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 Mk Spec Master, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about link_test_to_spec

What does the link_test_to_spec tool do? +

Record that a test verifies a spec. Writes into. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mk Spec Master MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on link_test_to_spec? +

Register the Mk Spec Master MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for link_test_to_spec: 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 Mk Spec Master. Nothing to install.

What risk level is link_test_to_spec? +

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

Can I rate-limit link_test_to_spec? +

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

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

link_test_to_spec is provided by the Mk Spec Master MCP server (kao273183/mk-spec-master). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.