jira_filter_update_tool · Jira MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What jira_filter_update_tool does on Jira MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why jira_filter_update_tool needs a policy

The tool updates (modifies) Jira filters, which are saved search configurations. This is reversible and does not delete data or execute arbitrary operations, making it a Write-category tool. Severity is medium because unauthorized filter modifications could affect team workflows and visibility, but the impact is limited to filter configurations without cascading effects on issues themselves.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'jira_filter_update_tool' indicates modification of Jira filters. The description is empty, but the naming pattern (update) and context of sibling tools (filter_create, filter_delete, filter_get, filter_list) establish this as a data modification…

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Verdict

jira_filter_update_tool Rate-limited

jira_filter_update_tool 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": {
    "jira_filter_update_tool": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jira_filter_update_tool_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about jira_filter_update_tool

What does the jira_filter_update_tool tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on jira_filter_update_tool? +

Register the Jira MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jira_filter_update_tool: 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 Jira MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is jira_filter_update_tool? +

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

Can I rate-limit jira_filter_update_tool? +

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

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

jira_filter_update_tool is provided by the Jira MCP Server MCP server (troylar/jira-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.