linear_getInitiatives
Get a list of all initiatives from Linear
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What linear_getInitiatives does on Linear
AI agents call linear_getInitiatives to retrieve information from Linear without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
limit | number | — | Maximum number of initiatives to return |
includeArchived | boolean | — | Include archived initiatives in the results |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why linear_getInitiatives is rated Low
This tool retrieves a list of initiatives from the Linear project management system. It performs a read-only query operation without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. The use of 'Get' in both the name and description clearly indicates data retrieval. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only read initiative data, not alter or delete it.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get a list of all initiatives from Linear' - a query operation with no mutation or side effects.
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The rule that runs linear_getInitiatives 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_getInitiatives, this is the rule to start with:
linear_getInitiatives is read-only, so it stays allowed. 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_getInitiatives call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about linear_getInitiatives
Get a list of all initiatives from Linear. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linear MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
linear_getInitiatives accepts 2 parameters: limit, includeArchived. 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_getInitiatives: 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_getInitiatives is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_getInitiatives 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_getInitiatives. 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_getInitiatives 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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