create_tcases_batch · TAPD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_tcases_batch does on TAPD MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_tcases_batch needs a policy

This tool creates test cases in batch, which is a reversible Write operation. It modifies project data by adding new artifacts to the TAPD system. High severity is assigned because batch creation affects multiple entities at once, and the tool runs in a project management context where mistakes could impact many team members' workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_tcases_batch' indicates batch creation of test cases (tcases). Sibling tools include 'create_or_update_tcases', 'create_story_or_task', 'create_iteration', and 'create_comments', all of which are Write operations.

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Verdict

create_tcases_batch Rate-limited

create_tcases_batch 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": {
    "create_tcases_batch": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_tcases_batch_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_tcases_batch

What does the create_tcases_batch tool do? +

create_tcases_batch. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TAPD 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 create_tcases_batch? +

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

What risk level is create_tcases_batch? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_tcases_batch? +

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

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

create_tcases_batch is provided by the TAPD MCP Server MCP server (ken19990709/mcp-server-for-tapd). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.