jira_update_issue

Update a Jira issue

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-update-issue.md

WHAT IT DOES

What jira_update_issue does on ScopeGate

AI agents use jira_update_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_update_issue is rated Medium

This tool modifies existing Jira issues, which constitutes a Write operation. It is not Destructive because updates are reversible (prior versions can be restored). Severity is medium because unintended modifications to project tracking data could impact team coordination and decision-making, but the scope is limited to a single issue and changes are auditable and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'jira_update_issue' and description states 'Update a Jira issue'. Updates are reversible modifications to existing data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

jira_update_issue Rate-limited

jira_update_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_update_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jira_update_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_update_issue call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about jira_update_issue

What does the jira_update_issue tool do? +

Update a Jira issue. 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_update_issue? +

Register the ScopeGate MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jira_update_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_update_issue? +

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

Can I rate-limit jira_update_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the jira_update_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_update_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for jira_update_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_update_issue? +

jira_update_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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