add_release_ticket · Tickr MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_release_ticket does on Tickr

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

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`project`	string	Yes	Project slug
`release_id`	string	Yes	UUID of the release
`ticket_number`	string	Yes	Ticket display number, e.g. 'TKR-42' or 'TKR-BUG-0042'

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_release_ticket needs a policy

This tool creates a link or association between entities (ticket and release), which is a reversible modification of data. It does not delete data (hence not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (hence not Execute), and does not involve financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_release_ticket' and description 'Link a ticket to a release' indicate creating or establishing a relationship between a ticket and a release, which modifies project metadata.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_release_ticket Rate-limited

add_release_ticket 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_release_ticket": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_release_ticket_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 Tickr, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_release_ticket

What does the add_release_ticket tool do? +

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

What parameters does add_release_ticket accept? +

add_release_ticket accepts 3 parameters: project, release_id, ticket_number. Required: project, release_id, ticket_number. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on add_release_ticket? +

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

What risk level is add_release_ticket? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_release_ticket? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_release_ticket 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_release_ticket completely? +

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

add_release_ticket is provided by the Tickr MCP server (@k-system/tickr-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.