linear_removeIssueLabel
Remove a label from an issue in Linear
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What linear_removeIssueLabel does on Linear
AI agents use linear_removeIssueLabel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
issueId | string | — | ID or identifier of the issue to remove the label from (e.g., ABC-123) |
labelId | string | — | ID of the label to remove from the issue |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why linear_removeIssueLabel is rated Medium
Removing a label from an issue modifies the issue's metadata but does not delete the issue or label itself. This is a reversible modification (the label can be re-added), placing it in the Write category. Misuse could cause organizational/tracking confusion but has limited blast radius.
From the tool's definition Remove a label from an issue in Linear
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The rule that runs linear_removeIssueLabel 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_removeIssueLabel, this is the rule to start with:
linear_removeIssueLabel 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_removeIssueLabel call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about linear_removeIssueLabel
Remove a label from an issue 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_removeIssueLabel accepts 2 parameters: issueId, labelId. 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_removeIssueLabel: 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_removeIssueLabel 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_removeIssueLabel 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_removeIssueLabel. 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_removeIssueLabel 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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