move_issue

Move an issue to a different workflow state (kanban column) by state name or ID

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/move-issue.md

WHAT IT DOES

What move_issue does on Linear Kanban Server

AI agents use move_issue 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 move_issue is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by transitioning an issue between workflow states. It does not delete or irreversibly destroy data (excluding Destructive category), does not execute arbitrary code or external operations (excluding Execute), and does not involve financial transactions (excluding Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Move[s] an issue to a different workflow state' which modifies the state of an issue within Linear.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

move_issue Rate-limited

move_issue 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": {
    "move_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_issue_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 move_issue call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about move_issue

What does the move_issue tool do? +

Move an issue to a different workflow state (kanban column) by state name or ID. 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 move_issue? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit move_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the move_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 move_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for move_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 move_issue? +

move_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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