approve-exempt

Approve Harness STO security exemptions at current or elevated scopes via MCP APIs.

80|16|Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill approve-exempt
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: approve-exempt
Source: https://github.com/harness/harness-skills/tree/main/skills/approve-exempt
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harness/harness-skills --skill approve-exempt

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Approve pending Harness STO security exemptions (waivers) quickly and consistently at their current scope or securely elevate them to Project, Org, or Account scope.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List pending exemptions in chat with a paginated preview and select by row number.
  • Support approving one or more exemptions at their current scope or elevating to higher scopes with per-row granularity and optional comments.
  • Execute approvals sequentially to handle mixed scopes and maintain an audit trail.

Quick Start

List pending exemptions, then approve the selected rows with optional scope and comments.

Frequently Asked Questions about approve-exempt

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Harness STO exemption approvals in chat?

Automate Harness STO exemption approvals by listing pending waivers in chat, selecting target rows via a paginated preview, and executing sequential approvals at current, Project, Org, or Account scope.

Can I elevate STO security exemptions to a higher scope during approval?

Yes, you can elevate STO security exemptions during approval by applying per-row granularity to securely push individual waivers from their current scope to Project, Org, or Account scope with optional comments.

How do I approve multiple STO exemptions with different destination scopes at once?

Approve mixed lists of STO exemptions with different destination scopes by executing approvals sequentially, which processes per-row scope configurations individually while maintaining a complete audit trail.

Do I need Harness MCP v2 server to process STO exemption workflows?

Yes, you need Harness MCP v2 server to process STO exemption workflows, as the automation uses MCP APIs to list pending exemptions and perform the sequential approval operations.

What is the best way to review pending security waivers before approving them?

Review pending security waivers by generating a paginated preview in chat that lists all pending exemptions, allowing you to select specific items for approval by their row number.

Why does sequential execution matter for STO exemption approvals?

Sequential execution matters for STO exemption approvals because it safely handles mixed scopes across a list of waivers and maintains a consistent audit trail for every approved item.