linear_transferIssue

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use linear_transferIssue to initiate financial transactions through Linear MCP Server. Financial operations involve real money and are irreversible once processed. Intercept blocks financial tools by default, requiring explicit human approval with transaction-level limits to prevent unauthorised spending.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON LINEAR_TRANSFERISSUE

linear_transferIssue moves real money. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could initiate transactions that drain accounts or exceed budgets. Intercept blocks financial tools by default, requiring human-in-the-loop approval with configurable spending limits per transaction and per time window.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Financial tools involve real money. Block by default and require explicit human approval before enabling.

emmett-deen-linear-mcp-server.yaml

tools:
  linear_transferIssue:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Requires human approval"

See the full Linear MCP Server policy for all 32 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name linear_transferIssue

Category Financial

MCP Server Linear MCP Server MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE LINEAR MCP SERVER TOOLS

Destructive linear_removeIssueLabel Write linear_addIssueLabel Write linear_addIssueToCycle Write linear_addIssueToProject Write linear_archiveIssue Write linear_assignIssue Write linear_convertIssueToSubtask Write linear_createComment

View all 32 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling financial-class tools like linear_transferIssue have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER FINANCIAL TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Financial risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi bank_transaction_create AbraFlexi invoice_issued_create AgentPact agentpact.request_refund Wise cancel_transfer Wise create_transfer Wise fund_transfer

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

linear_transferIssue is one of the critical-risk operations in Linear MCP Server. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the linear_transferIssue tool do? +

Transfer an issue to another team. It is categorised as a Financial tool in the Linear MCP Server MCP Server, which means it involves financial transactions. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on linear_transferIssue? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for linear_transferIssue. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Linear MCP Server MCP server.

What risk level is linear_transferIssue? +

linear_transferIssue is a Financial tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit linear_transferIssue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_transferIssue rule in your Intercept 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 linear_transferIssue completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for linear_transferIssue. 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 linear_transferIssue? +

linear_transferIssue is provided by the Linear MCP Server MCP server (emmett-deen/linear-mcp-server). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policies on Linear MCP Server