get_test_execution

Get detailed information about a specific test execution by ID or key. On Cloud, provide the execution ID or key (e.g., PROJ-E123) directly. On Data Center, also provide test_run_keys to search within.

Server Zephyr Scale MCP Server milo0821/zephyr_mcp_server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_test_execution does on Zephyr Scale MCP Server

AI agents call get_test_execution to retrieve information from Zephyr Scale MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_test_execution needs a policy

This tool performs a read-only query operation to retrieve test execution details. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations. The 'get' prefix and retrieval-focused description confirm it is a Read category tool with low severity, as accessing test execution metadata poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_test_execution' and description states 'Get detailed information about a specific test execution by ID or key' — retrieves data with no modification or side effects.

Questions about get_test_execution

What does the get_test_execution tool do? +

Get detailed information about a specific test execution by ID or key. On Cloud, provide the execution ID or key (e.g., PROJ-E123) directly. On Data Center, also provide test_run_keys to search within. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Zephyr Scale MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_test_execution? +

Register the Zephyr Scale MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_test_execution: 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 get_test_execution? +

get_test_execution is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_test_execution? +

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

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

get_test_execution is provided by the Zephyr Scale MCP Server MCP server (milo0821/zephyr_mcp_server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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