import_robot_results · Xray MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_robot_results does on Xray MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why import_robot_results needs a policy

This tool performs write operations by creating test execution records and modifying test status data in Jira/Xray. These are data-modifying actions that can be undone or corrected (test executions can be deleted, statuses can be re-set). It does not delete data irreversibly (would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (would be Execute), or move money (would be Financial).

From the tool's definition The tool description states it "Automatically creates test execution and updates test statuses," which are reversible write operations that modify data in Xray Test Management (creating new records and updating existing ones).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

import_robot_results Rate-limited

import_robot_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_robot_results": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_robot_results_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about import_robot_results

What does the import_robot_results tool do? +

Import Robot Framework XML test results to Xray. Automatically creates test execution and updates test statuses. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Xray MCP 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_robot_results? +

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

What risk level is import_robot_results? +

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

Can I rate-limit import_robot_results? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the import_robot_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_robot_results completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for import_robot_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_robot_results? +

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