get_server_names

Get the list of all available Jenkins server names.

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

What get_server_names does on Jenkins MCP Tool

AI agents call get_server_names 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_server_names needs a policy

This tool retrieves information about available Jenkins servers—a read-only operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. The blast radius if misused is minimal; an attacker gains only a list of server names, which does not enable destructive or financial actions by itself. Classification: Read, severity: low.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_server_names' and description 'Get the list of all available Jenkins server names' indicate a query operation that retrieves configuration metadata without modifying or executing anything.

Questions about get_server_names

What does the get_server_names tool do? +

Get the list of all available Jenkins server names. 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_server_names? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit get_server_names? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_server_names 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_server_names completely? +

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

get_server_names 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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