get_build_log

Get Jenkins build log.

Server Jenkins MCP Tool xhuaustc/jenkins-mcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_build_log does on Jenkins MCP Tool

AI agents call get_build_log to retrieve information from Jenkins MCP Tool without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_build_log needs a policy

This tool retrieves build log data from Jenkins without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. It is a read-only query operation with no side effects. The low severity reflects that accessing build logs, while potentially sensitive depending on content, does not directly harm systems or data integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'get_build_log' and description states 'Get Jenkins build log.' The verb 'Get' and lack of any modification or side-effect language clearly indicate a retrieval operation.

Questions about get_build_log

What does the get_build_log tool do? +

Get Jenkins build log. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Jenkins MCP Tool MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_build_log? +

Register the Jenkins MCP Tool MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_build_log: 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 get_build_log? +

get_build_log is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_build_log? +

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

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

get_build_log 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.

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