jira_transition_issue

Transition a Jira issue to a new status

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/jira-transition-issue.md

WHAT IT DOES

What jira_transition_issue does on ScopeGate

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

RISK

Why jira_transition_issue is rated Medium

Transitioning a Jira issue changes its workflow status (e.g., Open → In Progress → Done), modifying project data reversibly. This is a Write operation—it alters state but does not delete or execute arbitrary code. Severity is medium because misuse could disrupt project workflows, reassign work, or mark tasks complete prematurely, but changes are reversible and scoped to a single issue.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'jira_transition_issue' and description 'Transition a Jira issue to a new status' indicate modification of issue state/metadata.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs jira_transition_issue safely

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

jira_transition_issue Rate-limited

jira_transition_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": {
    "jira_transition_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jira_transition_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 ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every jira_transition_issue call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about jira_transition_issue

What does the jira_transition_issue tool do? +

Transition a Jira issue to a new status. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on jira_transition_issue? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jira_transition_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 ScopeGate. Nothing to install.

What risk level is jira_transition_issue? +

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

Can I rate-limit jira_transition_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the jira_transition_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 jira_transition_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for jira_transition_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 jira_transition_issue? +

jira_transition_issue is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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