link_pr_to_work_item · Az Devops Cli MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What link_pr_to_work_item does on Az Devops Cli

AI agents use link_pr_to_work_item to create or update resources in Az Devops Cli — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Az Devops Cli environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why link_pr_to_work_item needs a policy

This tool creates a linkage between a pull request and a work item, which is a reversible write operation (the link can be removed). It modifies metadata/relationships but does not delete data, execute code, or move money. Severity is medium because misuse could create incorrect traceability associations across the board-to-code pipeline, potentially misleading project tracking.

From the tool's definition 'Link a PR to a work item' — creates an association/relationship between two existing entities (PR and work item). 'Call every time a PR is raised' indicates a write/update operation that establishes a link.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

link_pr_to_work_item Rate-limited

link_pr_to_work_item 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": {
    "link_pr_to_work_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "link_pr_to_work_item_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Az Devops Cli, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about link_pr_to_work_item

What does the link_pr_to_work_item tool do? +

Link a PR to a work item for full board-to-code traceability. Call every time a PR is raised. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Az Devops Cli MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on link_pr_to_work_item? +

Register the Az Devops Cli MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for link_pr_to_work_item: 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 Az Devops Cli. Nothing to install.

What risk level is link_pr_to_work_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit link_pr_to_work_item? +

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

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

link_pr_to_work_item is provided by the Az Devops Cli MCP server (praisesinkamba/az-devops-cli-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.