jenkins_copy_job · Jenkins Http MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What jenkins_copy_job does on Jenkins Http

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why jenkins_copy_job needs a policy

This tool creates a new Jenkins job by copying an existing job's configuration. While this is reversible (the copied job can be deleted), it modifies the Jenkins state by adding a new job artifact. The 'write' permission requirement confirms it performs a create/modify operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'jenkins_copy_job' and description 'Copy a top-level job. Requires write and job-config flags.' indicate creation of a new job configuration by duplicating an existing one.

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Verdict

jenkins_copy_job Rate-limited

jenkins_copy_job 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": {
    "jenkins_copy_job": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jenkins_copy_job_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about jenkins_copy_job

What does the jenkins_copy_job tool do? +

Copy a top-level job. Requires write and job-config flags. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Jenkins Http MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on jenkins_copy_job? +

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

What risk level is jenkins_copy_job? +

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

Can I rate-limit jenkins_copy_job? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the jenkins_copy_job 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_copy_job completely? +

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

jenkins_copy_job is provided by the Jenkins Http MCP server (mdtahmidhossain/jenkins-http-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.