Delete an issue
AI agents call linear_delete_issue to permanently remove resources in Linear MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.
Deletion of issues in a project management system is irreversible and cannot be undone through normal operations. This action permanently removes data and has a high blast radius in a team environment where issue history and tracking are critical. While not moving money, it qualifies as Destructive per the classification rules.
From the tool's definition Tool name is 'linear_delete_issue' with description 'Delete an issue'. The verb 'delete' unambiguously indicates permanent removal of data without reversibility.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Delete an issue. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Linear MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.
Register the Linear MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_delete_issue: 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 MCP Server. Nothing to install.
linear_delete_issue is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_delete_issue 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for linear_delete_issue. 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.
linear_delete_issue is provided by the Linear MCP Server MCP server (timottowitz/linear-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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