clickup_add_dependency

A write tool on the Clickup MCP server.

SERVERClickup SOURCEtrustxai/clickup-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_add_dependency does on Clickup

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

RISK

Why clickup_add_dependency is rated Medium

Adding a dependency between tasks modifies task metadata and relationships, which is reversible and characteristic of Write operations. The absence of a description and inability to confirm whether this permits deletion/destruction of existing dependencies (which would elevate to Destructive) results in medium severity and moderate confidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clickup_add_dependency' indicates creation/modification of task dependencies, a reversible data operation. No description provided, limiting specificity.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clickup_add_dependency safely

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

clickup_add_dependency Rate-limited

clickup_add_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_add_dependency": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clickup_add_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, apply this rule, and every clickup_add_dependency call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clickup_add_dependency

What does the clickup_add_dependency tool do? +

clickup_add_dependency is a write tool on the Clickup MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clickup 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_add_dependency? +

Register the Clickup MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clickup_add_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. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clickup_add_dependency? +

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

Can I rate-limit clickup_add_dependency? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clickup_add_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_add_dependency completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for clickup_add_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_add_dependency? +

clickup_add_dependency is provided by the Clickup MCP server (trustxai/clickup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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