linear_createIssueRelation

Create relations between issues (blocks, is blocked by, etc.)

SERVERLinear SOURCE@linear-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 30 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What linear_createIssueRelation does on Linear

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`type`	string	—	Type of relation: 'blocks', 'blocked_by', 'related', 'duplicate', 'duplicate_of'
`issueId`	string	—	ID or identifier of the first issue (e.g., ABC-123)
`relatedIssueId`	string	—	ID or identifier of the second issue (e.g., ABC-456)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why linear_createIssueRelation is rated Medium

This tool creates relationships between issues (blocks, is blocked by, etc.), which modifies data in the Linear issue tracking system but does not delete, execute commands, or move financial resources. The action is reversible—relationships can be removed.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'create' and description states 'Create relations between issues', indicating reversible creation of metadata linking issues together.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs linear_createIssueRelation safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Linear, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For linear_createIssueRelation, this is the rule to start with:

linear_createIssueRelation Rate-limited

linear_createIssueRelation 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": {
    "linear_createIssueRelation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "linear_createissuerelation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Linear, apply this rule, and every linear_createIssueRelation call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about linear_createIssueRelation

What does the linear_createIssueRelation tool do? +

Create relations between issues (blocks, is blocked by, etc.). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linear MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does linear_createIssueRelation accept? +

linear_createIssueRelation accepts 3 parameters: type, issueId, relatedIssueId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on linear_createIssueRelation? +

Register the Linear MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_createIssueRelation: 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 Linear. Nothing to install.

What risk level is linear_createIssueRelation? +

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

Can I rate-limit linear_createIssueRelation? +

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

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

linear_createIssueRelation is provided by the Linear MCP server (@linear-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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