redmine_create_issue · Redmine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What redmine_create_issue does on Redmine

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why redmine_create_issue needs a policy

This tool creates new issues in Redmine, which modifies the system state by adding data. This is a reversible operation (issues can be deleted), so it falls under Write rather than Destructive. Severity is medium because bulk or malicious issue creation could degrade system usability and create noise, but does not directly destroy data or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'redmine_create_issue' and description states 'Create a new Redmine issue.' The action is creating (adding) new data to the Redmine system, which is a write operation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

redmine_create_issue Rate-limited

redmine_create_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": {
    "redmine_create_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "redmine_create_issue_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 Redmine, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about redmine_create_issue

What does the redmine_create_issue tool do? +

[Stable] Create a new Redmine issue. Returns the created issue with its assigned ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Redmine MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on redmine_create_issue? +

Register the Redmine MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for redmine_create_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 Redmine. Nothing to install.

What risk level is redmine_create_issue? +

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

Can I rate-limit redmine_create_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the redmine_create_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 redmine_create_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for redmine_create_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 redmine_create_issue? +

redmine_create_issue is provided by the Redmine MCP server (jesusr00/mcp-server-redmine). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.