set_pr_description

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

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This record as markdown: /tools/abdelrhmansror-azuredevopsmcp/set-pr-description.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_pr_description does on Azure DevOps MCP Server

AI agents use set_pr_description 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 set_pr_description is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies pull request descriptions, which is a reversible data change (Write category). It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial). Severity is medium because modifying PR descriptions could mislead reviewers about code changes, but the effect is limited to metadata and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_pr_description' indicates it modifies pull request metadata. The server description confirms it enables interaction with Azure DevOps pull requests including creation and modification capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_pr_description Rate-limited

set_pr_description 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": {
    "set_pr_description": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_pr_description_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 set_pr_description call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_pr_description

What does the set_pr_description tool do? +

set_pr_description 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 set_pr_description? +

Register the Azure DevOps MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_pr_description: 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 set_pr_description? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_pr_description? +

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

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

set_pr_description 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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