resolve_ticket_tool · MCP Request-tracker MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resolve_ticket_tool does on MCP Request-tracker

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resolve_ticket_tool needs a policy

This tool modifies ticket state (closes/resolves tickets) but the change is reversible—tickets can typically be reopened if needed. It does not permanently delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or merely retrieve data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'resolve_ticket_tool' and description 'Resolve/close a ticket, optionally adding a comment' indicate modification of ticket state. The action changes ticket status from open to resolved/closed, which is a reversible state change.

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Verdict

resolve_ticket_tool Rate-limited

resolve_ticket_tool 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": {
    "resolve_ticket_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resolve_ticket_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resolve_ticket_tool

What does the resolve_ticket_tool tool do? +

Resolve/close a ticket, optionally adding a comment. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Request-tracker MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_ticket_tool? +

Register the MCP Request-tracker MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_ticket_tool: 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 Request-tracker. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resolve_ticket_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit resolve_ticket_tool? +

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

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

resolve_ticket_tool is provided by the MCP Request-tracker MCP server (crunchtools/mcp-request-tracker). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.