create_test_suite · Tuskr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_test_suite does on Tuskr

AI agents use create_test_suite 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_suite needs a policy

This tool creates a new test suite, which is a reversible write operation (suites can typically be deleted or archived in test management systems). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or trigger external side effects beyond the test management system itself. The 'main folder' structure suggests organizational metadata creation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a Tuskr test suite (main folder)' — the verb 'Create' and the action of establishing a new organizational container for test cases indicates irreversible data creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

create_test_suite Rate-limited

create_test_suite 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_suite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_test_suite_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_suite

What does the create_test_suite tool do? +

Create a Tuskr test suite (main folder). 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_suite? +

Register the Tuskr MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_test_suite: 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_suite? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_test_suite? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_test_suite 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_suite completely? +

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

create_test_suite 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.