update_work_item_type · Plane MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_work_item_type does on Plane

AI agents use update_work_item_type 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_type needs a policy

The 'update' verb indicates a Write action that modifies but does not delete data. Severity is medium because incorrect updates to work item types in a project management system could disrupt workflows and require correction, but the change is reversible. Confidence is slightly reduced (0.75 rather than higher) due to the empty description, which prevents complete certainty about scope and potential side effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'update_work_item_type', which performs an update operation on work item data. Description is empty, limiting specificity.

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Verdict

update_work_item_type Rate-limited

update_work_item_type 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_type": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_work_item_type_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_work_item_type

What does the update_work_item_type tool do? +

update_work_item_type. 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_type? +

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

update_work_item_type 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_type? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_work_item_type 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_type completely? +

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

update_work_item_type 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.