delete_issue

Permanently delete an issue from Linear

SERVERLinear Kanban Server SOURCE0xikarus/linear-kanban-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What delete_issue does on Linear Kanban Server

AI agents call delete_issue to permanently remove resources in Linear Kanban Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why delete_issue is rated Critical

This tool irreversibly removes data (an issue and associated metadata) from Linear and cannot be undone. Destructive operations represent the highest risk when an AI agent acts autonomously, as accidental or malicious deletion of project tracking data could disrupt team workflows and lose important context.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Permanently delete an issue from Linear' — the word 'Permanently' and 'delete' clearly indicate irreversible data removal.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delete_issue 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 delete_issue, this is the rule to start with:

delete_issue Hidden

delete_issue is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "delete_issue"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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 delete_issue call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delete_issue

What does the delete_issue tool do? +

Permanently delete an issue from Linear. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Linear Kanban Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on delete_issue? +

Register the Linear Kanban Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delete_issue: 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 delete_issue? +

delete_issue is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit delete_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delete_issue 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 delete_issue completely? +

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

delete_issue 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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