jenkins_cancel_quiet_down · Mcp Jenkins MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What jenkins_cancel_quiet_down does on Mcp Jenkins

AI agents invoke jenkins_cancel_quiet_down to trigger actions in Mcp Jenkins. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why jenkins_cancel_quiet_down needs a policy

This tool modifies Jenkins server operational state by canceling quiet mode and resuming build acceptance. It triggers an external system-level operation that affects the entire Jenkins server's behavior (all jobs and builds).

From the tool's definition Cancel Jenkins quiet mode and resume accepting new builds

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Verdict

jenkins_cancel_quiet_down Rate-limited

jenkins_cancel_quiet_down stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "jenkins_cancel_quiet_down": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jenkins_cancel_quiet_down_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about jenkins_cancel_quiet_down

What does the jenkins_cancel_quiet_down tool do? +

Cancel Jenkins quiet mode and resume accepting new builds. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Mcp Jenkins MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on jenkins_cancel_quiet_down? +

Register the Mcp Jenkins MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jenkins_cancel_quiet_down: 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 Mcp Jenkins. Nothing to install.

What risk level is jenkins_cancel_quiet_down? +

jenkins_cancel_quiet_down is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit jenkins_cancel_quiet_down? +

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

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

jenkins_cancel_quiet_down is provided by the Mcp Jenkins MCP server (@kud/mcp-jenkins). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.