link_pr_to_work_item

A write tool on the Azure DevOps MCP server.

SERVERAzure DevOps MCP Server SOURCEabdelrhmansror/azuredevopsmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade B, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/abdelrhmansror-azuredevopsmcp/link-pr-to-work-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What link_pr_to_work_item does on Azure DevOps MCP Server

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

RISK

Why link_pr_to_work_item is rated Medium

Based on the name, this tool likely creates a link/association between a PR and a work item in Azure DevOps, which is a reversible write operation. The sibling tools context (PR management, work items) supports this interpretation. Confidence is lowered due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'link_pr_to_work_item' suggests creating a relationship/association between a pull request and a work item. Description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs link_pr_to_work_item safely

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

link_pr_to_work_item Rate-limited

link_pr_to_work_item 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": {
    "link_pr_to_work_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_pr_to_work_item_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 Azure DevOps MCP Server, apply this rule, and every link_pr_to_work_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about link_pr_to_work_item

What does the link_pr_to_work_item tool do? +

link_pr_to_work_item is a write tool on the Azure DevOps MCP Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Azure DevOps MCP 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 link_pr_to_work_item? +

Register the Azure DevOps MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for link_pr_to_work_item: 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 Azure DevOps MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is link_pr_to_work_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit link_pr_to_work_item? +

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

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

link_pr_to_work_item is provided by the Azure DevOps MCP Server MCP server (abdelrhmansror/azuredevopsmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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