run_pipeline_by_name · Ado MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What run_pipeline_by_name does on Ado

AI agents invoke run_pipeline_by_name to trigger actions in Ado. 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 run_pipeline_by_name needs a policy

This tool executes pipelines whose effects depend on the pipeline's configuration and arguments (which pipeline to run, parameters passed). Pipeline execution can modify infrastructure, deploy applications, or trigger other external systems. The impact is not guaranteed to be reversible and goes beyond simple data modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_pipeline_by_name' combined with server description stating 'run pipelines' as a core capability.

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Verdict

run_pipeline_by_name Rate-limited

run_pipeline_by_name 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": {
    "run_pipeline_by_name": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_pipeline_by_name_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about run_pipeline_by_name

What does the run_pipeline_by_name tool do? +

run_pipeline_by_name. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Ado MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_pipeline_by_name? +

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

What risk level is run_pipeline_by_name? +

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

Can I rate-limit run_pipeline_by_name? +

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

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

run_pipeline_by_name is provided by the Ado MCP server (raboley/ado-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.