update_work_package · OpenProject MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What update_work_package does on OpenProject MCP Server

AI agents use update_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 update_work_package needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating an existing work package. Updates are reversible (can be overwritten or reverted), so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not execute arbitrary code or trigger external operations based on variable arguments, so it is not Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_work_package' and description 'Update an existing work package' indicate modification of existing data without deletion or irreversible changes.

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

update_work_package Rate-limited

update_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": {
    "update_work_package": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_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 update_work_package

What does the update_work_package tool do? +

Update an existing 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 update_work_package? +

Register the OpenProject MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_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 update_work_package? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_work_package? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_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 update_work_package completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_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 update_work_package? +

update_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.