createIssueLink · Atlassian Multi MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What createIssueLink does on Atlassian Multi

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why createIssueLink needs a policy

The tool creates (writes) data by establishing a link between issues. This is reversible—links can be deleted—so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'createIssueLink' and description 'Create a link between two Jira issues' indicate the tool creates a new relationship between existing issues, which is a reversible modification to Jira data.

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Verdict

createIssueLink Rate-limited

createIssueLink 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": {
    "createIssueLink": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createissuelink_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 Atlassian Multi, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about createIssueLink

What does the createIssueLink tool do? +

Create a link between two Jira issues. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Atlassian Multi MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on createIssueLink? +

Register the Atlassian Multi MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for createIssueLink: 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 Atlassian Multi. Nothing to install.

What risk level is createIssueLink? +

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

Can I rate-limit createIssueLink? +

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

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

createIssueLink is provided by the Atlassian Multi MCP server (ntlongctt/atlassian-multi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.