linear_removeIssueLabel · Linear MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What linear_removeIssueLabel does on Linear MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why linear_removeIssueLabel needs a policy

Removing a label from an issue modifies the issue's metadata but is reversible — the label can be re-added. This is a Write operation rather than Destructive because no data is permanently deleted; the label itself and the issue remain intact.

From the tool's definition Remove a label from an issue in Linear

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

linear_removeIssueLabel Rate-limited

linear_removeIssueLabel 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": {
    "linear_removeIssueLabel": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "linear_removeissuelabel_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 Linear MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about linear_removeIssueLabel

What does the linear_removeIssueLabel tool do? +

Remove a label from an issue in Linear. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Linear 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 linear_removeIssueLabel? +

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

What risk level is linear_removeIssueLabel? +

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

Can I rate-limit linear_removeIssueLabel? +

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

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

linear_removeIssueLabel is provided by the Linear MCP Server MCP server (wkoutre/linear-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

linear_removeIssueLabel is one line of Linear MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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