manage_module_work_items · Plane MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What manage_module_work_items does on Plane

AI agents use manage_module_work_items 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 manage_module_work_items needs a policy

The tool likely adds, removes, or reorders work items within a module—reversible Write operations. Without a description, confidence is moderate. The 'manage' verb could imply Execute-level operations (e.g., bulk state changes), but context from sibling tools and typical project management semantics favors Write. Severity is medium because misuse could disrupt project organization, but changes are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'manage_module_work_items' indicates modification of work item associations within modules. Sibling tools like 'create_module', 'create_cycle', and 'attach_page_to_work_item' establish a pattern of Write operations (create, attach, modify).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

manage_module_work_items Rate-limited

manage_module_work_items 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": {
    "manage_module_work_items": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "manage_module_work_items_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about manage_module_work_items

What does the manage_module_work_items tool do? +

manage_module_work_items. 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 manage_module_work_items? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit manage_module_work_items? +

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

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

manage_module_work_items 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.