update_workspace_sprint_item

SERVERMeridian SOURCE@meridianmcp/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 51 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-ajc3xc-meridian/update-workspace-sprint-item.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_workspace_sprint_item does on Meridian

AI agents use update_workspace_sprint_item 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
`group`	string	—	Move the item to a different cross-project bucket; empty string clears it.
`title`	string	—
`status`	string	—
`item_id`	string	Yes
`human_id`	string	—	Reassign to a person; empty string clears it.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_workspace_sprint_item is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating task metadata (title, status, group, assignee) in a persistent store. Changes can be undone by updating the fields again. This is characteristic of Write operations. While it affects workflow state, it does not delete data irreversibly, execute arbitrary code, or move financial resources.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Edit a workspace personal-backlog item: title, status, group, or human_id (assignee)' and 'Only the fields you pass are changed.' This indicates reversible modification of data fields.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

update_workspace_sprint_item Rate-limited

update_workspace_sprint_item 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": {
    "update_workspace_sprint_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_workspace_sprint_item_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 update_workspace_sprint_item call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_workspace_sprint_item

What does the update_workspace_sprint_item tool do? +

[MAINTENANCE] Edit a workspace personal-backlog item: title, status, group, or human_id (assignee). Only the fields you pass are changed. Pass an empty string for group/human_id to clear it. Setting status to done/skipped/failed stamps completed_at. Returns the updated item. 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 update_workspace_sprint_item accept? +

update_workspace_sprint_item accepts 5 parameters: group, title, status, item_id, human_id. Required: item_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on update_workspace_sprint_item? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_workspace_sprint_item? +

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

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

update_workspace_sprint_item 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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