linear_get_issue

Get a Linear issue by ID

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What linear_get_issue does on Sage MCP

AI agents call linear_get_issue to retrieve information from Sage MCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why linear_get_issue is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves data about a Linear issue identified by its ID. It performs a read-only operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute actions. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes existing issue data that the authenticated user already has access to.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'get' and description states 'Get a Linear issue by ID' — retrieves an issue without modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs linear_get_issue safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Sage MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For linear_get_issue, this is the rule to start with:

linear_get_issue Allowed

linear_get_issue is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "linear_get_issue": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Sage MCP, apply this rule, and every linear_get_issue call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about linear_get_issue

What does the linear_get_issue tool do? +

Get a Linear issue by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Sage MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on linear_get_issue? +

Register the Sage MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_get_issue: 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 Sage MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is linear_get_issue? +

linear_get_issue is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit linear_get_issue? +

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

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

linear_get_issue is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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