report_test_result · Moltmark MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What report_test_result does on Moltmark

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why report_test_result needs a policy

This tool writes a test result record to the database, which can influence trust scores and automatic certification. It is reversible in principle (records can be updated or deleted), but misuse could falsely elevate an agent's certification status, hence medium severity.

From the tool's definition "Submit a test outcome for an agent" — creates/records test result data in the PostgreSQL database

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

report_test_result Rate-limited

report_test_result 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": {
    "report_test_result": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "report_test_result_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about report_test_result

What does the report_test_result tool do? +

Submit a test outcome for an agent. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Moltmark MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on report_test_result? +

Register the Moltmark MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for report_test_result: 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 Moltmark. Nothing to install.

What risk level is report_test_result? +

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

Can I rate-limit report_test_result? +

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

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

report_test_result is provided by the Moltmark MCP server (moltobene-studio/mcp-server-moltmark). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.