create_bug · TAPD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_bug does on TAPD MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_bug needs a policy

This tool creates new data (bug records) in a project management system, which is reversible through updates or deletion. It is a Write-category operation. Severity is medium because: (1) misuse could spam the system with invalid bug reports, (2) it could disrupt team workflows and reporting, (3) but the impact is limited to project metadata rather than production systems or financial data.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_bug', which creates a defect/bug record in the TAPD agile project management platform.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_bug Rate-limited

create_bug 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_bug": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_bug_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 TAPD MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_bug

What does the create_bug tool do? +

create_bug. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TAPD 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_bug? +

Register the TAPD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_bug: 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 TAPD MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_bug? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_bug? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_bug 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_bug completely? +

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

create_bug is provided by the TAPD MCP Server MCP server (ken19990709/mcp-server-for-tapd). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.