clickup_create_dependency

Create a new dependency relationship between two tasks. Dependencies define task execution order and blocking relationships.

SERVERClickUp MCP Server - Enhanced SOURCEchykalophia/clickup-mcp-server---enhanced

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_create_dependency does on ClickUp MCP Server - Enhanced

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

RISK

Why clickup_create_dependency is rated Medium

This tool creates new dependency relationships between tasks, which modifies project structure and workflow metadata. While this is reversible (dependencies can be removed), it alters task execution order and blocking relationships, making it a Write operation rather than a Read operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'clickup_create_dependency' and description states 'Create a new dependency relationship between two tasks.' The verb 'Create' and 'create a new dependency relationship' indicate data modification.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clickup_create_dependency safely

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

clickup_create_dependency Rate-limited

clickup_create_dependency 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": {
    "clickup_create_dependency": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clickup_create_dependency_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 ClickUp MCP Server - Enhanced, apply this rule, and every clickup_create_dependency call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clickup_create_dependency

What does the clickup_create_dependency tool do? +

Create a new dependency relationship between two tasks. Dependencies define task execution order and blocking relationships. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ClickUp MCP Server - Enhanced MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clickup_create_dependency? +

Register the ClickUp MCP Server - Enhanced MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clickup_create_dependency: 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 ClickUp MCP Server - Enhanced. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clickup_create_dependency? +

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

Can I rate-limit clickup_create_dependency? +

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

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

clickup_create_dependency is provided by the ClickUp MCP Server - Enhanced MCP server (chykalophia/clickup-mcp-server---enhanced). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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