get_item_references

Get upstream and downstream traceability references for a Codebeamer item.

SERVERCodebeamer SOURCE3knightcz/codebeamer-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_item_references does on Codebeamer

AI agents call get_item_references to retrieve information from Codebeamer without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_item_references is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries existing traceability references for a Codebeamer item. It performs a read-only operation with no side effects, data modification, or destructive capability. The blast radius is minimal since it only exposes existing reference data that the user should already have access to within the system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_item_references' and description 'Get upstream and downstream traceability references' — the verb 'Get' and action of retrieving existing traceability data without modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

get_item_references Allowed

get_item_references is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_item_references": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_item_references

What does the get_item_references tool do? +

Get upstream and downstream traceability references for a Codebeamer item. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Codebeamer MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_item_references? +

Register the Codebeamer MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_item_references: 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 get_item_references? +

get_item_references is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_item_references? +

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

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

get_item_references 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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