jira_get_custom_fields

Retrieves all custom fields available in Jira. Shows custom field names, IDs (e.g., customfield_10071), and types. Useful for discovering what custom fields exist and their identifiers.

Server Mcp Jira Stdio mcp-jira-stdio
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 10 required

What jira_get_custom_fields does on Mcp Jira Stdio

AI agents call jira_get_custom_fields to retrieve information from Mcp Jira Stdio without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
projectKey string Project key to filter custom fields (optional)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

Why jira_get_custom_fields needs a policy

This tool retrieves metadata about custom fields in Jira without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is purely informational, similar to discovery/introspection operations. The action 'retrieves' and the passive nature of the operation (showing names, IDs, and types) confirms this is a Read category tool. Severity is low because disclosure of field metadata poses minimal security risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'jira_get_custom_fields' and description 'Retrieves all custom fields available in Jira' indicates a query operation with no side effects.

Questions about jira_get_custom_fields

What does the jira_get_custom_fields tool do? +

Retrieves all custom fields available in Jira. Shows custom field names, IDs (e.g., customfield_10071), and types. Useful for discovering what custom fields exist and their identifiers. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Jira Stdio MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does jira_get_custom_fields accept? +

jira_get_custom_fields accepts 1 parameter: projectKey. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on jira_get_custom_fields? +

Register the Mcp Jira Stdio MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jira_get_custom_fields: 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 Mcp Jira Stdio. Nothing to install.

What risk level is jira_get_custom_fields? +

jira_get_custom_fields is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit jira_get_custom_fields? +

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

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

jira_get_custom_fields is provided by the Mcp Jira Stdio MCP server (mcp-jira-stdio). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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