create_work_item_relation · Plane MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_work_item_relation does on Plane

AI agents use create_work_item_relation 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 create_work_item_relation needs a policy

Creating relations between work items modifies project structure and metadata reversibly. This is a Write operation—it adds new relational data without deletion or irreversible effects. Severity is medium because incorrect relations could create confusion in project workflows, but the operation is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_work_item_relation' indicates creation of relationships between work items. The 'create_' prefix signifies data modification. Description is empty, limiting specificity.

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Verdict

create_work_item_relation Rate-limited

create_work_item_relation 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": {
    "create_work_item_relation": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_work_item_relation_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_work_item_relation

What does the create_work_item_relation tool do? +

create_work_item_relation. 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 create_work_item_relation? +

Register the Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_work_item_relation: 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 create_work_item_relation? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_work_item_relation? +

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

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

create_work_item_relation 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.