getTestTargets

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why getTestTargets needs a policy

This tool queries and retrieves test targets/projects without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a straightforward data retrieval operation, placing it in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'getTestTargets' and description 'can retrieve all test targets or projects' indicate a read-only retrieval operation with no side effects.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access getTestTargets gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control getTestTargets

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Octomind, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for getTestTargets:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "getTestTargets": {}
  }
}

getTestTargets is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about getTestTargets

What does the getTestTargets tool do? +

the getTestTargets tool can retrieve all test targets or projects. Test targets represent applications or services that can be tested using Octomind. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Octomind MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getTestTargets? +

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

What risk level is getTestTargets? +

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

Can I rate-limit getTestTargets? +

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

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

getTestTargets is provided by the Octomind MCP server (octomind-dev/octomind-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Octomind tool call.

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