alm_create_test_set · HP ALM MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What alm_create_test_set does on HP ALM MCP Server

AI agents use alm_create_test_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_create_test_set needs a policy

The tool creates a new test set, which is a reversible operation that modifies the test management database by adding a new configuration artifact. This is consistent with Write category tools that create or modify data without permanent destruction. In a QA workflow context, test sets are organizational containers for test execution and can be modified or deleted.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'alm_create_test_set' and description 'Create a new test set inside a Test Lab folder' directly indicate creation of a new entity (test set) in HP ALM.

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Verdict

alm_create_test_set Rate-limited

alm_create_test_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_create_test_set": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "alm_create_test_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_create_test_set

What does the alm_create_test_set tool do? +

Create a new test set inside a Test Lab folder. 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_create_test_set? +

Register the HP ALM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for alm_create_test_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_create_test_set? +

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

Can I rate-limit alm_create_test_set? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the alm_create_test_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_create_test_set completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for alm_create_test_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_create_test_set? +

alm_create_test_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.