redmine_request · Redmine Enhanced MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What redmine_request does on Redmine Enhanced MCP Server

AI agents invoke redmine_request to trigger actions in Redmine Enhanced MCP Server. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why redmine_request needs a policy

The description is empty and uninformative, which lowers confidence significantly. However, the tool name 'redmine_request' suggests a generic HTTP request mechanism to the Redmine API.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'redmine_request' with an empty description. Server description mentions capabilities including search, browse, create, update issues, manage time entries, and upload/download attachments.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

redmine_request Rate-limited

redmine_request stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "redmine_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "redmine_request_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL →

Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about redmine_request

What does the redmine_request tool do? +

redmine_request. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Redmine Enhanced MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on redmine_request? +

Register the Redmine Enhanced MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for redmine_request: 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 Redmine Enhanced MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is redmine_request? +

redmine_request is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit redmine_request? +

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

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

redmine_request is provided by the Redmine Enhanced MCP Server MCP server (olssonsten/mcp-redmine). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.