update_work_item_relation_definition

WHAT IT DOES

What update_work_item_relation_definition does on Plane

AI agents use update_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 update_work_item_relation_definition needs a policy

This tool modifies work item relation definitions, which are metadata configurations rather than core data deletion or financial transactions. The operation is reversible (can be updated again), placing it in the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_work_item_relation_definition' indicates modification of relationship definitions between work items. The 'update_' prefix clearly signals a write operation that alters existing data structures.

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Verdict

update_work_item_relation_definition Rate-limited

update_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": {
    "update_work_item_relation_definition": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_work_item_relation_definition_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_work_item_relation_definition

What does the update_work_item_relation_definition tool do? +

update_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 update_work_item_relation_definition? +

Register the Plane MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_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 update_work_item_relation_definition? +

update_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 update_work_item_relation_definition? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_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 update_work_item_relation_definition completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_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 update_work_item_relation_definition? +

update_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.