create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile

WHAT IT DOES

What create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile does on Jenkins MCP Tool

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile needs a policy

This tool creates or updates Jenkins job definitions, which are reversible Write operations. While misuse could trigger unintended builds or modify CI/CD pipelines (affecting production deployments), it does not irreversibly delete data (would be Destructive) or execute arbitrary code execution beyond job definition (would be Execute).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile' directly indicates creation or modification of Jenkins jobs via Jenkinsfile. The verb 'create_or_update' is inherently reversible Write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile Rate-limited

create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile 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": {
    "create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile

What does the create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile tool do? +

create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Jenkins MCP Tool MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile? +

Register the Jenkins MCP Tool MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile: 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 Jenkins MCP Tool. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile? +

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

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

create_or_update_job_from_jenkinsfile is provided by the Jenkins MCP Tool MCP server (xhuaustc/jenkins-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.