clickup_get_shared_hierarchy

A read tool on the Clickup MCP server.

SERVERClickup SOURCEtrustxai/clickup-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/clickup-mcp/clickup-get-shared-hierarchy.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_get_shared_hierarchy does on Clickup

AI agents call clickup_get_shared_hierarchy to retrieve information from Clickup without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why clickup_get_shared_hierarchy is rated Low

The 'get' verb strongly suggests a read-only query operation that retrieves hierarchical structure information about shared items in ClickUp (Spaces, Folders, Lists, etc.). No modification, execution, deletion, or financial action is indicated by the name. Even though the description is empty, the naming convention is consistent with the Read category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clickup_get_shared_hierarchy' contains the verb 'get', indicating data retrieval. The description is empty, reducing confidence.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

clickup_get_shared_hierarchy Allowed

clickup_get_shared_hierarchy is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "clickup_get_shared_hierarchy": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Clickup, apply this rule, and every clickup_get_shared_hierarchy call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clickup_get_shared_hierarchy

What does the clickup_get_shared_hierarchy tool do? +

clickup_get_shared_hierarchy is a read tool on the Clickup MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Clickup MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on clickup_get_shared_hierarchy? +

Register the Clickup MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clickup_get_shared_hierarchy: 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_get_shared_hierarchy? +

clickup_get_shared_hierarchy is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit clickup_get_shared_hierarchy? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clickup_get_shared_hierarchy 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_get_shared_hierarchy completely? +

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

clickup_get_shared_hierarchy 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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