set_sprint

SERVERMeridian SOURCE@meridianmcp/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 41 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-ajc3xc-meridian/set-sprint.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_sprint does on Meridian

AI agents use set_sprint 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
`force`	boolean	—	Skip the unstarted-items guard and overwrite the sprint anyway.
`sprint`	string	Yes
`project_id`	string	—
`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 set_sprint is rated Medium

This is a Write operation: it updates sprint configuration and focus areas persistently, with reversible effects (the sprint can be updated again in subsequent sessions). While it stores metadata to a service or database, it does not irreversibly delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update only the sprint' and 'overwrite anyway', indicating it modifies persistent state reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_sprint Rate-limited

set_sprint 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": {
    "set_sprint": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_sprint_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 set_sprint call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_sprint

What does the set_sprint tool do? +

[MAINTENANCE] Update only the sprint — the short-term focus that changes each session or week. Any team member can call this; no ownership check. If pending items from the current sprint were never started, returns a WARNING block listing them. Pass force=true to override and overwrite anyway. 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 set_sprint accept? +

set_sprint accepts 4 parameters: force, sprint, project_id, project_name. Required: sprint. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on set_sprint? +

Register the Meridian MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_sprint: 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 set_sprint? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_sprint? +

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

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

set_sprint 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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