create_work_item_relation_definition

WHAT IT DOES

What create_work_item_relation_definition does on Plane

AI agents use create_work_item_relation_definition 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_definition needs a policy

This tool creates a new relation definition between work items, which is a reversible write operation that modifies the schema or configuration of the system. While the description is empty (lowering confidence slightly), the name clearly indicates data creation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_work_item_relation_definition' contains 'create', indicating it generates or establishes new data structures (relation definitions) within the Plane project management system.

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Verdict

create_work_item_relation_definition Rate-limited

create_work_item_relation_definition 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_definition": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_work_item_relation_definition_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_work_item_relation_definition

What does the create_work_item_relation_definition tool do? +

create_work_item_relation_definition. 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_definition? +

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

create_work_item_relation_definition 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_definition? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_work_item_relation_definition 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_definition completely? +

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

create_work_item_relation_definition 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.