linear_create_issue · Linear MCP Integration Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What linear_create_issue does on Linear MCP Integration Server

AI agents use linear_create_issue to create or update resources in Linear MCP Integration Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Linear MCP Integration Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why linear_create_issue needs a policy

Creating issues is a reversible write operation that modifies the Linear database by adding new records. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. The severity is medium because creating spam or malicious issues could disrupt project management workflows, but the impact is limited in scope and reversible (issues can be deleted).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'linear_create_issue' combined with server description stating it supports 'creating issues' indicates this tool creates new data in Linear's issue tracking system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

linear_create_issue Rate-limited

linear_create_issue 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": {
    "linear_create_issue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "linear_create_issue_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 Linear MCP Integration Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about linear_create_issue

What does the linear_create_issue tool do? +

linear_create_issue. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linear MCP Integration Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on linear_create_issue? +

Register the Linear MCP Integration Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_create_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 Linear MCP Integration Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is linear_create_issue? +

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

Can I rate-limit linear_create_issue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_create_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_create_issue completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for linear_create_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_create_issue? +

linear_create_issue is provided by the Linear MCP Integration Server MCP server (skspade/mcp-linear-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.