link_estimate_to_project · Plane MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What link_estimate_to_project does on Plane

AI agents use link_estimate_to_project 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 link_estimate_to_project needs a policy

This tool associates an estimate with a project and sets it as active. This is a reversible configuration change (Write), not destructive. Misuse could disrupt project estimation workflows but is not irreversible.

From the tool's definition Link an estimate to a project, making it the active estimate system.

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Verdict

link_estimate_to_project Rate-limited

link_estimate_to_project 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": {
    "link_estimate_to_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_estimate_to_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about link_estimate_to_project

What does the link_estimate_to_project tool do? +

Link an estimate to a project, making it the active estimate system. 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 link_estimate_to_project? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit link_estimate_to_project? +

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

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

link_estimate_to_project 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.