Get tasks from Linear with optional filtering
AI agents call get_tasks to retrieve information from Linear MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves or queries task data from a Linear workspace with optional filtering. It has no side effects and does not create, modify, delete, or execute anything. It falls squarely into the Read category. Severity is low because misuse would only expose existing task data, not cause harm beyond information disclosure.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_tasks' and description 'Get tasks from Linear with optional filtering' indicate data retrieval only. Server description confirms 'fetch tasks' from Linear workspace. No modification, deletion, or execution keywords present.
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Get tasks from Linear with optional filtering. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Linear MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Linear MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_tasks: 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.
get_tasks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_tasks 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 get_tasks. 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.
get_tasks is provided by the Linear MCP Server MCP server (tyru5/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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