create_issue

Creates a new issue in a project. Labels should be comma-separated

SERVERGitLab MCP Server SOURCEahmedbhl/mcp-server-gitlab

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ahmedbhl-mcp-server-gitlab/create-issue.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_issue does on GitLab MCP Server

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

RISK

Why create_issue is rated Medium

This tool creates new data (an issue) in a reversible manner—issues can be edited, closed, or deleted later. It does not execute arbitrary code, destroy data irreversibly, or move money. It falls squarely within the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_issue' and description 'Creates a new issue in a project' indicate the tool adds new data to a GitLab project.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_issue safely

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

create_issue Rate-limited

create_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": {
    "create_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_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 GitLab MCP Server, apply this rule, and every create_issue call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_issue

What does the create_issue tool do? +

Creates a new issue in a project. Labels should be comma-separated. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitLab 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 create_issue? +

Register the GitLab MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 GitLab MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_issue? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_issue? +

create_issue is provided by the GitLab MCP Server MCP server (ahmedbhl/mcp-server-gitlab). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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