create_reference

Add a downstream reference from one Codebeamer item to another.

SERVERCodebeamer SOURCE3knightcz/codebeamer-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_reference does on Codebeamer

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

RISK

Why create_reference is rated Medium

This tool creates a new reference (association/link) between Codebeamer items, which modifies the item metadata and relationships. This is a reversible write operation (references can be deleted or modified), not a destructive action. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_reference' and description 'Add a downstream reference from one Codebeamer item to another' indicate creation of a relationship/link between items in the ALM system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_reference safely

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

create_reference Rate-limited

create_reference 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_reference": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_reference_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 Codebeamer, apply this rule, and every create_reference call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_reference

What does the create_reference tool do? +

Add a downstream reference from one Codebeamer item to another. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Codebeamer 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_reference? +

Register the Codebeamer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_reference: 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 Codebeamer. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_reference? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_reference? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_reference 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_reference completely? +

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

create_reference is provided by the Codebeamer MCP server (3knightcz/codebeamer-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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