agents_release · CyPerf MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What agents_release does on CyPerf MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why agents_release needs a policy

Releasing reserved agents modifies the reservation state of agents, freeing them for other uses. This is a reversible state change (agents can be re-reserved), making it a Write operation rather than Destructive. Misuse could disrupt ongoing tests by freeing agents mid-test.

From the tool's definition Release reserved agents

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

agents_release Rate-limited

agents_release 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": {
    "agents_release": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "agents_release_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 CyPerf MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about agents_release

What does the agents_release tool do? +

[Agents] Release reserved agents. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CyPerf 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 agents_release? +

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

What risk level is agents_release? +

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

Can I rate-limit agents_release? +

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

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

agents_release is provided by the CyPerf MCP Server MCP server (keysight/cyperf-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.