update_work_package

Update an existing work package. The current lockVersion is fetched automatically when omitted (preferred); a stale lockVersion (UpdateConflict) is automatically refetched and the update retried once. Pass only the fields you want to change.

Server Tonle OpenProject MCP Server liratanak/openproject-mcp
Category Write
Risk class Medium
Parameters 00 required

What update_work_package does on Tonle OpenProject MCP Server

AI agents use update_work_package to create or update resources in Tonle OpenProject MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Tonle OpenProject MCP Server environment.

Why update_work_package needs a policy

This tool modifies data reversibly by updating work package fields in OpenProject. It does not delete, destroy, or create new records, and has no financial impact. The blast radius is medium because incorrect updates could affect project tracking and team workflows, but changes are reversible through additional updates.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_work_package' and description states 'Update an existing work package' and 'Pass only the fields you want to change', indicating modification of existing data.

Questions about update_work_package

What does the update_work_package tool do? +

Update an existing work package. The current lockVersion is fetched automatically when omitted (preferred); a stale lockVersion (UpdateConflict) is automatically refetched and the update retried once. Pass only the fields you want to change. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Tonle OpenProject MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_work_package? +

Register the Tonle OpenProject MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_work_package: 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 Tonle OpenProject MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_work_package? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_work_package? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_work_package 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 update_work_package completely? +

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

update_work_package is provided by the Tonle OpenProject MCP Server MCP server (liratanak/openproject-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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update_work_package is one line of Tonle OpenProject MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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