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What linear_getTeams does on Linear
AI agents call linear_getTeams 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.
Why linear_getTeams is rated Low
This tool queries and returns team information from Linear without creating, modifying, or deleting any data. It is a straightforward read operation that has no side effects and minimal security risk to a system if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'linear_getTeams' and description 'Get a list of teams from Linear' indicate data retrieval with no modification or side effects.
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The rule that runs linear_getTeams 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_getTeams, this is the rule to start with:
linear_getTeams 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_getTeams call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about linear_getTeams
Get a list of teams from Linear. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linear MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Linear MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_getTeams: 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_getTeams 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_getTeams 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_getTeams. 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_getTeams 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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