zephyr_get_priorities
Get Zephyr Test Case priorities with optional filters Parameters: - maxResults (number): Specifies the maximum number of results to return in a single call. The default value is 10, and the maximum value that can be requested is 1000. Note that the server may enforce a lower limit than requested,...
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What zephyr_get_priorities does on SmartBear MCP
AI agents call zephyr_get_priorities to retrieve information from SmartBear MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
startAt | number | — | Zero-indexed starting position. Should be a multiple of maxResults. |
maxResults | number | — | Specifies the maximum number of results to return in a single call. The default value is 10, and the maximum value that can be requested is 1000. Note that the |
projectKey | string | — | Jira project key filter |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why zephyr_get_priorities is rated Low
This tool retrieves test case priority data from the Zephyr system without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely a data query operation with pagination support, fitting the Read category with low severity since it only accesses existing information with no side effects.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'zephyr_get_priorities' with description 'Get Zephyr Test Case priorities with optional filters'. Parameters include maxResults and startAt which are pagination/filtering controls typical of read operations.
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The rule that runs zephyr_get_priorities 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_get_priorities, this is the rule to start with:
zephyr_get_priorities is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect SmartBear MCP, apply this rule, and every zephyr_get_priorities call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about zephyr_get_priorities
Get Zephyr Test Case priorities with optional filters Parameters: - maxResults (number): Specifies the maximum number of results to return in a single call. The default value is 10, and the maximum value that can be requested is 1000. Note that the server may enforce a lower limit than requested, depending on resource availability or other internal constraints. If this happens, the result set may be truncated. Always check the maxResults value in the response to confirm how many results were actually returned. (default: 10) - startAt (number): Zero-indexed starting position. Should be a multiple of maxResults. (default: 0) - projectKey (string): Jira project key filter Examples: 1. Get the first 10 priorities json { "maxResults": 10, "startAt": 0 } Expected Output: The first 10 priorities with their details 2. Get priorities for a specific project json { "projectKey": "PROJ" } Expected Output: The priorities for project PROJ 3. Get all priorities json {} Expected Output: All priorities. It is categorised as a Read tool in the SmartBear MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
zephyr_get_priorities accepts 3 parameters: startAt, maxResults, projectKey. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the SmartBear MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for zephyr_get_priorities: 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.
zephyr_get_priorities is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the zephyr_get_priorities 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for zephyr_get_priorities. 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.
zephyr_get_priorities 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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