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linear_deleteReleasePipeline

Delete a release pipeline

How to control linear_deleteReleasePipeline ↓

AI agents call linear_deleteReleasePipeline to permanently remove resources in Linear — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Critical Risk

This tool permanently removes a release pipeline, which cannot be undone. Deletion of project infrastructure is irreversible and could disrupt release management workflows, making it a Destructive action.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'linear_deleteReleasePipeline' with description 'Delete a release pipeline'. The verb 'Delete' indicates irreversible removal of data.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access linear_deleteReleasePipeline 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_deleteReleasePipeline:

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "linear_deleteReleasePipeline"
  ]
}

linear_deleteReleasePipeline disappears from the agent's tool list entirely, and any attempt to call it is denied. The rest of the server keeps working.

  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_deleteReleasePipeline tool do? +

Delete a release pipeline. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Linear MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on linear_deleteReleasePipeline? +

Register the Linear MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_deleteReleasePipeline: 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_deleteReleasePipeline? +

linear_deleteReleasePipeline is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit linear_deleteReleasePipeline? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_deleteReleasePipeline 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_deleteReleasePipeline completely? +

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

linear_deleteReleasePipeline 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.

Enforce policy on every Linear tool call.

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