add-test-cases · qTest MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add-test-cases does on qTest MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add-test-cases needs a policy

The tool creates or adds test case records into an execution suite, which is a reversible data modification. It does not execute tests, delete data, or move financial resources. While it affects test execution workflows, the core action is creating/adding records (Write category).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'add test cases as test runs into a qTest Test Execution suite' — this is a creation/modification operation that adds data to an execution suite.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add-test-cases Rate-limited

add-test-cases 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": {
    "add-test-cases": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add-test-cases_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add-test-cases

What does the add-test-cases tool do? +

Test Execution — add test cases as test runs into a qTest Test Execution suite (inside a test cycle). It is categorised as a Write tool in the qTest 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 add-test-cases? +

Register the qTest MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add-test-cases: 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 qTest MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add-test-cases? +

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

Can I rate-limit add-test-cases? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add-test-cases 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 add-test-cases completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add-test-cases. 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 add-test-cases? +

add-test-cases is provided by the qTest MCP Server MCP server (usman-ghani123/qtest-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.