zephyr_create_folder

SERVERSmartBear MCP SOURCESmartBear/smartbear-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 43 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/smartbear-mcp/zephyr-create-folder.md

WHAT IT DOES

What zephyr_create_folder does on SmartBear MCP

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Folder name. Folder name must not contain `/` and `\` characters.
`parentId`	number	—	Folder ID of the parent folder. Must be `null` for root folders.
`folderType`	string	Yes	Valid values: `"TEST_CASE"`, `"TEST_PLAN"`, `"TEST_CYCLE"`
`projectKey`	string	Yes	Jira project key.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why zephyr_create_folder is rated Medium

This tool creates a new folder for organizing test cases in a Jira project, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, move money, or retrieve sensitive information.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'zephyr_create_folder' and description 'Create a folder' indicate creation of a new organizational structure. Parameters include 'name', 'projectKey', and 'folderType' which are used to create a folder resource.

Risk signalsAdmin/system-level operation

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs zephyr_create_folder safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and SmartBear MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For zephyr_create_folder, this is the rule to start with:

zephyr_create_folder Rate-limited

zephyr_create_folder 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": {
    "zephyr_create_folder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "zephyr_create_folder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect SmartBear MCP, apply this rule, and every zephyr_create_folder call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about zephyr_create_folder

What does the zephyr_create_folder tool do? +

Create a folder called 'Axial Pump Tests' in the project SA for organizing test cases Parameters: - parentId (number): Folder ID of the parent folder. Must be null for root folders. - name (string) *required*: Folder name. Folder name must not contain / and \ characters. - projectKey (string) *required*: Jira project key. - folderType (string) *required*: Valid values: "TEST_CASE", "TEST_PLAN", "TEST_CYCLE" Examples: 1. Create a root Folder in project SA for organizing test cases json { "parentId": null, "name": "Axial Pump Tests", "projectKey": "SA", "folderType": "TEST_CASE" } Expected Output: The newly created Folder with its ID and self link 2. Create a sub-folder under folder ID 5 in the project MM2 for test plans related to pumps json { "parentId": 5, "name": "Pump-related Test Plans", "projectKey": "MM2", "folderType": "TEST_PLAN" } Expected Output: The newly created Folder with its ID and self link 3. Create a Folder called 'Regression Cycles' in project TIS for organizing test cycles json { "parentId": null, "name": "Regression Cycles", "projectKey": "TIS", "folderType": "TEST_CYCLE" } Expected Output: The newly created Folder with its ID and self link. It is categorised as a Write tool in the SmartBear MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does zephyr_create_folder accept? +

zephyr_create_folder accepts 4 parameters: name, parentId, folderType, projectKey. Required: name, folderType, projectKey. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on zephyr_create_folder? +

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

What risk level is zephyr_create_folder? +

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

Can I rate-limit zephyr_create_folder? +

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

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

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

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