update_workspace_features · Plane MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What update_workspace_features does on Plane

AI agents use update_workspace_features 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_workspace_features needs a policy

This tool modifies workspace-level features, which affects the operational state of the entire workspace and potentially impacts all team members' access to functionality. However, without a detailed description, we cannot confirm if changes are fully reversible or if they have cascading effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_workspace_features' indicates modification of workspace configuration settings. The 'update' verb combined with 'workspace_features' (a configuration aspect affecting multiple users and systems) suggests reversible but impactful data…

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Verdict

update_workspace_features Rate-limited

update_workspace_features 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_workspace_features": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_workspace_features_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about update_workspace_features

What does the update_workspace_features tool do? +

update_workspace_features. 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_workspace_features? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit update_workspace_features? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_workspace_features 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_workspace_features completely? +

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

update_workspace_features 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.