create_priority · Zephyr Scale MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_priority does on Zephyr Scale MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_priority needs a policy

This tool creates a new priority record in Zephyr Scale, which is a reversible write operation. It adds configuration metadata to the test management system without executing tests, deleting data, or affecting financial systems. The blast radius is minimal—an erroneous priority can be updated or deleted.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_priority' and description states 'Create a new priority.' This is a data creation operation in a test management system.

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Verdict

create_priority Rate-limited

create_priority 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": {
    "create_priority": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_priority_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Zephyr Scale MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_priority

What does the create_priority tool do? +

Create a new priority. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Zephyr Scale MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_priority? +

Register the Zephyr Scale MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_priority: 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 Zephyr Scale MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_priority? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_priority? +

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

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

create_priority is provided by the Zephyr Scale MCP Server MCP server (metquay/zephyr-scale-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.