linear_transferIssue · Linear MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What linear_transferIssue does on Linear MCP Server

AI agents use linear_transferIssue 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_transferIssue needs a policy

Transferring an issue to another team is a reversible modification — it moves the issue's team assignment but does not delete or irreversibly destroy data. It's a Write operation with medium severity since it changes ownership/routing of an issue, which could disrupt workflows if misused.

From the tool's definition Transfer an issue to another team

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Verdict

linear_transferIssue Rate-limited

linear_transferIssue 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_transferIssue": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "linear_transferissue_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about linear_transferIssue

What does the linear_transferIssue tool do? +

Transfer an issue to another team. 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_transferIssue? +

Register the Linear MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for linear_transferIssue: 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_transferIssue? +

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

Can I rate-limit linear_transferIssue? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the linear_transferIssue 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_transferIssue completely? +

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

linear_transferIssue 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.