move_section · TestRail MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_section does on TestRail MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_section needs a policy

This tool performs a reversible structural modification within TestRail—moving a section changes its parent and position but does not delete or destroy data. The action is Write-class (modifies data) rather than Read (no retrieval-only operation) or Destructive (the original section still exists, just relocated).

From the tool's definition The tool description states it "Move[s] a section to another parent or position", which modifies the organizational structure of test sections within TestRail by changing their hierarchy and/or ordering.

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Verdict

move_section Rate-limited

move_section 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": {
    "move_section": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_section_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about move_section

What does the move_section tool do? +

Move a section to another parent or position. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TestRail MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_section? +

Register the TestRail MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_section: 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 move_section? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_section? +

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

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

move_section 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.