ado_add_work_item_link · Mcp Azure MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ado_add_work_item_link does on Mcp Azure

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ado_add_work_item_link needs a policy

This tool creates or establishes new relationships between existing work items. It is a Write operation because it creates new links/relationships that can be subsequently removed or modified. It is not Destructive because the operation is reversible and does not delete data.

From the tool's definition ado_add_work_item_link creates relationships (Parent/Child/Related/Duplicate/Successor/Predecessor) between two Work Items in Azure DevOps.

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Verdict

ado_add_work_item_link Rate-limited

ado_add_work_item_link 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": {
    "ado_add_work_item_link": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ado_add_work_item_link_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about ado_add_work_item_link

What does the ado_add_work_item_link tool do? +

Crea una relación (Parent/Child/Related/Duplicate/Successor/Predecessor) entre dos Work Items de Azure DevOps. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Azure MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ado_add_work_item_link? +

Register the Mcp Azure MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ado_add_work_item_link: 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 Mcp Azure. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ado_add_work_item_link? +

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

Can I rate-limit ado_add_work_item_link? +

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

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

ado_add_work_item_link is provided by the Mcp Azure MCP server (soulberto/mcp-azure). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.