entity_relations · TAPD MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What entity_relations does on TAPD MCP Server

AI agents use entity_relations 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 entity_relations needs a policy

This tool creates association/relationship records between requirements and defects in TAPD. It is a Write operation as it creates new relational data reversibly (associations can typically be removed). It does not execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. Medium severity as misuse could create incorrect linkages between project artifacts, affecting traceability and workflow.

From the tool's definition 创建需求与缺陷关联关系 — 'create' (创建) indicates creating a relationship/association between requirements and defects

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

entity_relations Rate-limited

entity_relations 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": {
    "entity_relations": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "entity_relations_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 entity_relations

What does the entity_relations tool do? +

创建需求与缺陷关联关系. 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 entity_relations? +

Register the TAPD MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for entity_relations: 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 entity_relations? +

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

Can I rate-limit entity_relations? +

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

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

entity_relations 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.