Medium Risk

linear_createReleaseNote

Create a release note using either explicit release IDs or a release range within a pipeline

How to control linear_createReleaseNote ↓

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

Medium Risk

This tool creates new release notes, which are data objects that can be modified or deleted. While release notes are customer-facing artifacts, the action itself is reversible and does not permanently destroy data or execute arbitrary code. It falls squarely into the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'linear_createReleaseNote' and description 'Create a release note' indicate creation of new data in Linear. The verb 'create' and the function of generating release notes are reversible operations typical of write actions.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access linear_createReleaseNote gives an agent:

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Linear, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for linear_createReleaseNote:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "linear_createReleaseNote": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "linear_createreleasenote_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

linear_createReleaseNote 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.

  1. Create a free account and register Linear — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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What does the linear_createReleaseNote tool do? +

Create a release note using either explicit release IDs or a release range within a pipeline. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linear 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_createReleaseNote? +

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

What risk level is linear_createReleaseNote? +

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

Can I rate-limit linear_createReleaseNote? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_createReleaseNote 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_createReleaseNote completely? +

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

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

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