create_project_update

Create a project update to share progress, summarize development steps, or communicate status. Supports markdown formatting.

SERVERLinear Kanban Server SOURCE0xikarus/linear-kanban-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/0xikarus-linear-kanban-mcp/create-project-update.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_project_update does on Linear Kanban Server

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

RISK

Why create_project_update is rated Medium

This tool creates or adds new project update records within Linear, which is a Write operation. It is reversible (updates can be edited or removed) and has no irreversible consequences or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_project_update' and description 'Create a project update' indicate creation of new data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_project_update safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Linear Kanban Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_project_update, this is the rule to start with:

create_project_update Rate-limited

create_project_update 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_project_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_project_update_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Linear Kanban Server, apply this rule, and every create_project_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_project_update

What does the create_project_update tool do? +

Create a project update to share progress, summarize development steps, or communicate status. Supports markdown formatting. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linear Kanban Server 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_project_update? +

Register the Linear Kanban Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_project_update: 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 Linear Kanban Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_project_update? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_project_update? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_project_update 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_project_update completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_project_update. 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_project_update? +

create_project_update is provided by the Linear Kanban Server MCP server (0xikarus/linear-kanban-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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