redmine_create_project · Redmine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What redmine_create_project does on Redmine

AI agents use redmine_create_project 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_project needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a project) in Redmine, making it a Write operation. It is not Destructive because project creation is reversible. While it modifies system state, the blast radius is moderate—an agent could create many projects or consume resources, but the action is not irreversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'redmine_create_project' and description 'Create a new Redmine project' indicate data creation. The tool creates a new project resource, which is reversible (projects can be deleted).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

redmine_create_project Rate-limited

redmine_create_project 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_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "redmine_create_project_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_project

What does the redmine_create_project tool do? +

[Stable] Create a new Redmine project. Returns the created project. 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_project? +

Register the Redmine MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for redmine_create_project: 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_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit redmine_create_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the redmine_create_project 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_project completely? +

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

redmine_create_project 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.