pipelines_update_build_stage

WHAT IT DOES

What pipelines_update_build_stage does on Azure DevOps Multi-Organization MCP Server

AI agents invoke pipelines_update_build_stage to trigger actions in Azure DevOps Multi-Organization MCP Server. 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 pipelines_update_build_stage needs a policy

This tool triggers operational changes to CI/CD pipeline build stages — cancelling or retrying build executions. These are active pipeline operations with real external effects (stopping or re-running builds, potentially deploying code). This falls under Execute as it triggers external operations.

From the tool's definition Updates the status of a build stage (cancel or retry)

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Verdict

pipelines_update_build_stage Rate-limited

pipelines_update_build_stage 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": {
    "pipelines_update_build_stage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pipelines_update_build_stage_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pipelines_update_build_stage

What does the pipelines_update_build_stage tool do? +

Updates the status of a build stage (cancel or retry). It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Azure DevOps Multi-Organization MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on pipelines_update_build_stage? +

Register the Azure DevOps Multi-Organization MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pipelines_update_build_stage: 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 Azure DevOps Multi-Organization MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pipelines_update_build_stage? +

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

Can I rate-limit pipelines_update_build_stage? +

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

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

pipelines_update_build_stage is provided by the Azure DevOps Multi-Organization MCP Server MCP server (nikydobrev/mcp-server-azure-devops-multi). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.