add_templated_comment · Jira MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_templated_comment does on Jira

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_templated_comment needs a policy

This tool creates/modifies data (adds a comment to a task) in a reversible manner—comments can be edited or deleted later. It does not delete, execute code, or move money. The moderate severity reflects that mass-commenting could spam issues or inject misleading information, but the action is reversible. Confidence is high given the clear 'add' verb and explicit comment-creation functionality.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'add' and description states 'Add a comment using a registered template'. The operation creates new comment data in Jira.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_templated_comment Rate-limited

add_templated_comment 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": {
    "add_templated_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_templated_comment_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_templated_comment

What does the add_templated_comment tool do? +

Add a comment using a registered template (with variable substitution) or raw markdown. Provide exactly one of template_id or markdown. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Jira MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_templated_comment? +

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

What risk level is add_templated_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_templated_comment? +

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

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

add_templated_comment is provided by the Jira MCP server (softspark/jira-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.