AI agents call get_pql_reference to retrieve information from Plane without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
Without a description, confidence is reduced. However, the 'get_' prefix strongly indicates a retrieval/query operation with no mutation. The reference to 'pql_reference' suggests fetching documentation or metadata rather than executing queries. This appears to be a Read operation with low severity as it likely only retrieves informational content.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_pql_reference' suggests retrieval of PQL (Plane Query Language) documentation or reference material. The 'get' prefix indicates a read operation.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
get_pql_reference. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Plane MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_pql_reference: 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.
get_pql_reference is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_pql_reference 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_pql_reference. 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.
get_pql_reference 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.
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