jira_link_to_epic · Jirax MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What jira_link_to_epic does on Jiraxmcp

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why jira_link_to_epic needs a policy

This tool creates a relationship/link between an existing issue and an epic. It modifies data reversibly (the link can be removed), making it a Write operation. Misuse could cause organizational confusion by incorrectly associating issues with epics, but the action is reversible.

From the tool's definition Link an issue to a Jira epic

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

jira_link_to_epic Rate-limited

jira_link_to_epic 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_link_to_epic": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "jira_link_to_epic_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 Jiraxmcp, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about jira_link_to_epic

What does the jira_link_to_epic tool do? +

Link an issue to a Jira epic. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Jiraxmcp 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_link_to_epic? +

Register the Jirax MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for jira_link_to_epic: 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 Jiraxmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is jira_link_to_epic? +

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

Can I rate-limit jira_link_to_epic? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the jira_link_to_epic 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_link_to_epic completely? +

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

jira_link_to_epic is provided by the Jirax MCP server (vaibhavpandeyvpz/jiraxmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.