linear_removeProjectFromInitiative

Remove a project from an initiative

SERVERLinear SOURCE@linear-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What linear_removeProjectFromInitiative does on Linear

AI agents use linear_removeProjectFromInitiative 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
`projectId`	string	—	The ID of the project to remove
`initiativeId`	string	—	The ID of the initiative

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why linear_removeProjectFromInitiative is rated Medium

Removing a project from an initiative modifies an association/relationship between entities in Linear. This is a reversible write operation (the project can be re-added), not a deletion of the project or initiative itself. Misuse could disrupt project organization but is recoverable.

From the tool's definition Remove a project from an initiative

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs linear_removeProjectFromInitiative 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_removeProjectFromInitiative, this is the rule to start with:

linear_removeProjectFromInitiative Rate-limited

linear_removeProjectFromInitiative 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_removeProjectFromInitiative": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "linear_removeprojectfrominitiative_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_removeProjectFromInitiative call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about linear_removeProjectFromInitiative

What does the linear_removeProjectFromInitiative tool do? +

Remove a project from an initiative. 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_removeProjectFromInitiative accept? +

linear_removeProjectFromInitiative accepts 2 parameters: projectId, initiativeId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on linear_removeProjectFromInitiative? +

Register the Linear MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_removeProjectFromInitiative: 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_removeProjectFromInitiative? +

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

Can I rate-limit linear_removeProjectFromInitiative? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_removeProjectFromInitiative 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_removeProjectFromInitiative completely? +

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

linear_removeProjectFromInitiative 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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