add_draft_issue · GitHub Projects MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_draft_issue does on GitHub Projects MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_draft_issue needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a draft issue) within a GitHub Project, making it a Write operation. It is not Read (no retrieval-only operation), not Execute (doesn't run code or trigger external operations based on arguments), not Destructive (the created issue can be deleted), and not Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add a new draft issue to a GitHub Project V2', which creates new data (a draft issue) in a project management system. The action is reversible via deletion.

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Verdict

add_draft_issue Rate-limited

add_draft_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": {
    "add_draft_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_draft_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 GitHub Projects MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_draft_issue

What does the add_draft_issue tool do? +

Add a new draft issue to a GitHub Project V2. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GitHub Projects 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 add_draft_issue? +

Register the GitHub Projects MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_draft_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 GitHub Projects MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_draft_issue? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_draft_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_draft_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 add_draft_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_draft_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 add_draft_issue? +

add_draft_issue is provided by the GitHub Projects MCP Server MCP server (lexmata/github-projects-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.