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What linear_createProject does on Linear
AI agents use linear_createProject 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
name | string | — | Name of the project |
state | string | — | Initial state of the project (e.g., 'planned', 'started', 'paused', 'completed', 'canceled') |
content | string | — | Content of the project (Markdown supported) |
teamIds | array | — | IDs of the teams this project belongs to |
description | string | — | Short summary of the project |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why linear_createProject is rated Medium
This tool creates a new project, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies the Linear workspace state by adding a new project but does not delete, execute arbitrary code, or move financial resources. Severity is medium because creating projects could clutter the workspace or be used to create misleading organizational structures, but the action is reversible (projects can be deleted).
From the tool's definition Tool name indicates 'createProject' and description states 'Create a new project in Linear', which creates new data in the Linear issue tracking system.
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The rule that runs linear_createProject 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_createProject, this is the rule to start with:
linear_createProject 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Linear, apply this rule, and every linear_createProject call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about linear_createProject
Create a new project in Linear. 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.
linear_createProject accepts 5 parameters: name, state, content, teamIds, description. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Linear MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_createProject: 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.
linear_createProject is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_createProject 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for linear_createProject. 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.
linear_createProject 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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