remove_work_package_parent · OpenProject MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What remove_work_package_parent does on OpenProject MCP Server

AI agents use remove_work_package_parent 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 remove_work_package_parent needs a policy

This tool modifies the relationship structure of a work package by removing its parent association. It is a reversible write operation (the parent can be reassigned), not a deletion of the work package itself. The blast radius is medium as it affects project hierarchy and task organization but does not destroy data.

From the tool's definition Remove the parent relationship from a work package

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

remove_work_package_parent Rate-limited

remove_work_package_parent 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": {
    "remove_work_package_parent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "remove_work_package_parent_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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 remove_work_package_parent

What does the remove_work_package_parent tool do? +

Remove the parent relationship from a work package. 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 remove_work_package_parent? +

Register the OpenProject MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for remove_work_package_parent: 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 remove_work_package_parent? +

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

Can I rate-limit remove_work_package_parent? +

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

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

remove_work_package_parent 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.