get_case_fields

Get all available test case fields

Server TestRail MCP Server tenbarrel6/testrail-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_case_fields does on TestRail MCP Server

AI agents call get_case_fields to retrieve information from TestRail MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_case_fields needs a policy

This tool retrieves configuration or schema information (available field definitions) from TestRail. It performs a simple query with no side effects, no data modification, and no execution of external operations. It falls squarely within the Read category as a data retrieval operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_case_fields' with description 'Get all available test case fields' indicates a retrieval operation that queries metadata about test case fields without modifying any data.

Questions about get_case_fields

What does the get_case_fields tool do? +

Get all available test case fields. It is categorised as a Read tool in the TestRail MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_case_fields? +

Register the TestRail MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_case_fields: 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 TestRail MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_case_fields? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_case_fields? +

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

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

get_case_fields is provided by the TestRail MCP Server MCP server (tenbarrel6/testrail-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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