create_work_package · OpenProject MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_work_package does on OpenProject MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_work_package needs a policy

This tool creates a new work package, which is a reversible write operation. Work packages are core project management artifacts in OpenProject, and creating one modifies project state but does not delete or destroy data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_work_package' and description 'Create a new work package in OpenProject' explicitly indicate creation of new data.

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Verdict

create_work_package Rate-limited

create_work_package 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": {
    "create_work_package": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_work_package_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 OpenProject MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_work_package

What does the create_work_package tool do? +

Create a new work package in OpenProject. It is categorised as a Write tool in the OpenProject 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 create_work_package? +

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

What risk level is create_work_package? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_work_package? +

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

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

create_work_package is provided by the OpenProject MCP Server MCP server (widjis/mcp-openproject). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.