planka_add_project_manager

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_add_project_manager does on Planka MCP Server for Claude

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why planka_add_project_manager needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies project manager assignments, which is a reversible data change. It doesn't execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete data (Destructive), or move money (Financial). While it affects permissions, the operation itself is a straightforward role assignment that can be undone by removing the manager.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'planka_add_project_manager' and description 'Add a manager to a project' indicate creation/modification of access control and project membership data. This is a write operation that modifies project roles/permissions.

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Verdict

planka_add_project_manager Rate-limited

planka_add_project_manager 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": {
    "planka_add_project_manager": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_add_project_manager_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about planka_add_project_manager

What does the planka_add_project_manager tool do? +

Add a manager to a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on planka_add_project_manager? +

Register the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_add_project_manager: 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 Planka MCP Server for Claude. Nothing to install.

What risk level is planka_add_project_manager? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_add_project_manager? +

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

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

planka_add_project_manager is provided by the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server (nextheberg/planka-mcp-server-for-claude). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.