youtrack_update_project · YouTrack MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What youtrack_update_project does on YouTrack MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why youtrack_update_project needs a policy

This tool modifies project data but does not delete or destroy it (which would be Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (which would be Execute), and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius is medium because misconfiguration could affect team workflows, visibility, or access settings, but changes are generally reversible through subsequent updates.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'youtrack_update_project' and description 'Update an existing project' indicate modification of existing project configuration or metadata. The 'update' verb explicitly signals reversible data modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

youtrack_update_project Rate-limited

youtrack_update_project 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": {
    "youtrack_update_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "youtrack_update_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches YouTrack MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about youtrack_update_project

What does the youtrack_update_project tool do? +

Update an existing project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the YouTrack 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 youtrack_update_project? +

Register the YouTrack MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for youtrack_update_project: 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 YouTrack MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is youtrack_update_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit youtrack_update_project? +

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

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

youtrack_update_project is provided by the YouTrack MCP Server MCP server (lucyfuur94/youtrack-integration). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.