create_section · Tuskr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_section does on Tuskr

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_section needs a policy

This tool creates new organizational structures within a test suite. While reversible (sections can be deleted or modified), it modifies the test management system's data. It is categorized as Write rather than Destructive because creation is reversible and does not involve deletion or data loss.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a Tuskr section under a suite.' The verb 'Create' indicates this tool creates new data in the test management system. This is confirmed by the server description mentioning 'creating...sections' as a capability.

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Verdict

create_section Rate-limited

create_section 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_section": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_section_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 Tuskr, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_section

What does the create_section tool do? +

Create a Tuskr section under a suite. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tuskr 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_section? +

Register the Tuskr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_section: 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 Tuskr. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_section? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_section? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_section 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_section completely? +

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

create_section is provided by the Tuskr MCP server (zapkid/tuskr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.