set_work_item_property_value · Plane MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_work_item_property_value does on Plane

AI agents use set_work_item_property_value 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 set_work_item_property_value needs a policy

The tool sets (modifies) a property on a work item, which is a reversible Write operation. Without a description, confidence is reduced but the semantic intent is clear from the name and context of similar tools on the Plane project management server.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_work_item_property_value' indicates modification of work item properties. No description provided, but the naming pattern aligns with sibling tools that create and modify project management entities (create_cycle, create_label, etc.).

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Verdict

set_work_item_property_value Rate-limited

set_work_item_property_value 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": {
    "set_work_item_property_value": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_work_item_property_value_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about set_work_item_property_value

What does the set_work_item_property_value tool do? +

set_work_item_property_value. 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 set_work_item_property_value? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_work_item_property_value? +

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

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

set_work_item_property_value 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.