jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download

WHAT IT DOES

What jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download does on Jenkins Http

AI agents invoke jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download to trigger actions in Jenkins Http. 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_start_workspace_bundle_download needs a policy

This tool executes a multi-step operation (download, extract, cleanup) that has side effects on the Jenkins workspace and filesystem. While not destructive (data is not permanently deleted), it performs triggered operations whose effects depend on arguments and Jenkins state.

From the tool's definition Tool performs "async workspace zip download, extraction, cleanup, and console log save" — these are operations that trigger external processes and manipulate the filesystem, not mere data retrieval.

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Verdict

jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download Rate-limited

jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download 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_start_workspace_bundle_download": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download

What does the jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download tool do? +

Start async workspace zip download, extraction, cleanup, and console log save. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Jenkins Http 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_start_workspace_bundle_download? +

Register the Jenkins Http MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download: 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_start_workspace_bundle_download? +

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

Can I rate-limit jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download 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_start_workspace_bundle_download completely? +

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

jenkins_start_workspace_bundle_download 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.