attach_page_to_work_item · Plane MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What attach_page_to_work_item does on Plane

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why attach_page_to_work_item needs a policy

Linking a page to a work item is a write operation that creates or establishes a new relationship. It is reversible (the link can be removed), so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary code or shell commands (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read data (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Link a page to a work item' — this creates a reversible association/relationship between two entities without deleting or modifying the core data of either.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

attach_page_to_work_item Rate-limited

attach_page_to_work_item 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": {
    "attach_page_to_work_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "attach_page_to_work_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about attach_page_to_work_item

What does the attach_page_to_work_item tool do? +

Link a page to a work item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Plane MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on attach_page_to_work_item? +

Register the Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for attach_page_to_work_item: 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 Plane. Nothing to install.

What risk level is attach_page_to_work_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit attach_page_to_work_item? +

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

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

attach_page_to_work_item is provided by the Plane MCP server (@makeplane/plane-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.