create_test_case_minimal · Tuskr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_test_case_minimal does on Tuskr

AI agents use create_test_case_minimal 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_test_case_minimal needs a policy

This tool creates new test case records in Tuskr, which is a reversible write operation. It does not delete, execute arbitrary code, or move financial data. The 'Create' operation is characteristic of Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a Tuskr test-case' which explicitly creates new data in the test management system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_test_case_minimal Rate-limited

create_test_case_minimal 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_test_case_minimal": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_test_case_minimal_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_test_case_minimal

What does the create_test_case_minimal tool do? +

Create a Tuskr test-case with steps and Tuskr custom fields (automated, steps, optional pre_conditions/priority). 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_test_case_minimal? +

Register the Tuskr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_test_case_minimal: 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_test_case_minimal? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_test_case_minimal? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_test_case_minimal 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_test_case_minimal completely? +

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

create_test_case_minimal 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.