alm_add_test_to_set · HP ALM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What alm_add_test_to_set does on HP ALM MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why alm_add_test_to_set needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies test set membership (a reversible operation), placing it in the Write category. Severity is medium because misuse could corrupt test organization and cause incorrect test execution workflows, but changes are not inherently destructive or irreversible. Confidence is 0.75 due to empty description; inference is based on naming pattern and sibling tools' context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'alm_add_test_to_set' combined with server context (test case management, test execution) indicates it adds/modifies test set membership. The 'add' operation and absence of descriptive text suggests creating or modifying relationships within HP ALM.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

alm_add_test_to_set Rate-limited

alm_add_test_to_set 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": {
    "alm_add_test_to_set": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "alm_add_test_to_set_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches HP ALM MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about alm_add_test_to_set

What does the alm_add_test_to_set tool do? +

alm_add_test_to_set. It is categorised as a Write tool in the HP ALM 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 alm_add_test_to_set? +

Register the HP ALM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for alm_add_test_to_set: 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 HP ALM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is alm_add_test_to_set? +

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

Can I rate-limit alm_add_test_to_set? +

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

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

alm_add_test_to_set is provided by the HP ALM MCP Server MCP server (uditmahaldar/opentext-alm-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.