create_issue_with_images · GitHub Project MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_issue_with_images does on GitHub Project MCP Server

AI agents use create_issue_with_images to create or update resources in GitHub Project MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your GitHub Project MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_issue_with_images needs a policy

This tool creates new issues in a GitHub repository—a reversible write operation. While the blast radius is significant (an AI agent could create numerous unwanted issues, spam, or misleading bug reports that require manual cleanup), the action itself is not destructive (issues can be deleted) nor does it execute arbitrary code or move money. It falls squarely in the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_issue_with_images' and description states 'Create a new issue with embedded images'. The action 'create' is explicitly stated, which creates new data in the repository.

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Verdict

create_issue_with_images Rate-limited

create_issue_with_images 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": {
    "create_issue_with_images": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_issue_with_images_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches GitHub Project MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_issue_with_images

What does the create_issue_with_images tool do? +

Create a new issue with embedded images. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitHub Project MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_issue_with_images? +

Register the GitHub Project MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_issue_with_images: 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 GitHub Project MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_issue_with_images? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_issue_with_images? +

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

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

create_issue_with_images is provided by the GitHub Project MCP Server MCP server (jaqarx/github-project-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.