set_work_package_parent · OpenProject MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What set_work_package_parent does on OpenProject MCP Server

AI agents use set_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 set_work_package_parent needs a policy

This tool modifies work package metadata by establishing or changing a parent-child relationship. This is a Write operation because it creates/updates data relationships reversibly (the parent can be changed or removed). It is not Destructive (no irreversible deletion), Execute (no code/command execution), or Financial.

From the tool's definition 'Set a parent work package for a work package (creates parent-child relationship)' — the tool creates a relationship between work packages, which is a reversible modification of the work package structure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

set_work_package_parent Rate-limited

set_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": {
    "set_work_package_parent": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_work_package_parent_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 set_work_package_parent

What does the set_work_package_parent tool do? +

Set a parent work package for a work package (creates parent-child relationship). 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 set_work_package_parent? +

Register the OpenProject MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_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 set_work_package_parent? +

set_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 set_work_package_parent? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_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 set_work_package_parent completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for set_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 set_work_package_parent? +

set_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.