link_manual_github_issue

SERVERMeridian SOURCE@meridianmcp/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 52 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-ajc3xc-meridian/link-manual-github-issue.md

WHAT IT DOES

What link_manual_github_issue does on Meridian

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`item_id`	string	Yes	The sprint item to link the issue to.
`project_id`	string	—
`session_id`	string	—
`issue_number`	integer	Yes
`project_name`	string	—	Project name — an alternative to project_id; resolved to the id internally. project_id wins if both are given.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why link_manual_github_issue is rated Medium

This is a Write operation rather than Read because it creates new relationships/metadata (linking issues to sprint items) that persist in the system. While it includes screening and safety checks, the core action is establishing a connection. It is not Destructive because linking is reversible.

From the tool's definition The tool "attempt to link a manually-filed GitHub issue... to a sprint item" creates or modifies a logical connection between external GitHub issues and internal sprint items. The description confirms it performs linking operations ("screens...

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs link_manual_github_issue safely

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

link_manual_github_issue Rate-limited

link_manual_github_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": {
    "link_manual_github_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_manual_github_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 Meridian, apply this rule, and every link_manual_github_issue call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about link_manual_github_issue

What does the link_manual_github_issue tool do? +

[SUPPORT] 5dfe34b2 — attempt to link a manually-filed GitHub issue (one Meridian did NOT create) to a sprint item, extending fdaa5b55's automated comment/propose flow to it. No-ops safely (action='skipped') unless manual_issue_screening_enabled is on. When enabled: reads the issue's raw content, logs it (hashed, append-only) before any processing, runs a wave-relative velocity/anomaly check (non-blocking escalation only), then screens title/body/comments for hardcoded injection shapes — flagged content is never auto-linked (a human-review HITL is filed instead); only screening-clean content gets linked (github_issue_source='manual'). Linking NEVER by itself closes the issue — fdaa5b55's existing propose+HITL flow still applies at sprint-item completion time. Persistent-state disclosure: on hosted Meridian, supplied text and project/session metadata are sent to and stored in Meridian's service; self-hosted deployments keep them in the configured local SQLite/Postgres database. This data is visible in the dashboard/API and later project context or handoffs. Delete individual tasks, notes, or decisions where supported, or delete the project/account using the documented controls. Do not include secrets. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Meridian MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does link_manual_github_issue accept? +

link_manual_github_issue accepts 5 parameters: item_id, project_id, session_id, issue_number, project_name. Required: item_id, issue_number. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on link_manual_github_issue? +

Register the Meridian MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for link_manual_github_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 Meridian. Nothing to install.

What risk level is link_manual_github_issue? +

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

Can I rate-limit link_manual_github_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the link_manual_github_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 link_manual_github_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for link_manual_github_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 link_manual_github_issue? +

link_manual_github_issue is provided by the Meridian MCP server (@meridianmcp/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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