update_workitem_real_effort

WHAT IT DOES

What update_workitem_real_effort does on WorkItems DevOps MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why update_workitem_real_effort needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies work item data (effort values) reversibly—updates can be corrected or undone. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary operations (Execute), or involve financial transactions (Financial). The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the tool name and server context clearly indicate a write operation on project management metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_workitem_real_effort' indicates modification of work item effort tracking data. Server description explicitly lists 'effort tracking' as a supported capability, and the sibling tool 'update_workitem_description' confirms the server supports…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_workitem_real_effort Rate-limited

update_workitem_real_effort 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": {
    "update_workitem_real_effort": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_workitem_real_effort_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 WorkItems DevOps MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about update_workitem_real_effort

What does the update_workitem_real_effort tool do? +

update_workitem_real_effort. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WorkItems DevOps 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 update_workitem_real_effort? +

Register the WorkItems DevOps MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_workitem_real_effort: 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 WorkItems DevOps MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_workitem_real_effort? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_workitem_real_effort? +

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

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

update_workitem_real_effort is provided by the WorkItems DevOps MCP Server MCP server (juanpq26/workitems_devops_mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.