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mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request

Link a work item to a pull request

Part of the Azure DevOps MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

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WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request to perform operations in Azure DevOps. While the risk category is not fully classified, applying a rate limit gives you visibility into how often the tool is called and prevents unexpected bursts of activity from autonomous agents.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON MCP_ADO_WIT_LINK_WORK_ITEM_TO_PULL_REQUEST

Applying a policy to mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request gives you an audit trail of every call an AI agent makes. Even for low-risk tools, visibility into agent behaviour helps you debug issues, optimise workflows, and maintain compliance with your organisation's security requirements.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Apply a rate limit to control usage and monitor for unexpected behaviour.

azure-devops.yaml 
tools:
  mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 60
          window: 60

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DETAILS

Tool Name

mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request

Category

Other

MCP Server

Azure DevOps MCP Server

Risk Level

Low

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request tool do?

Link a work item to a pull request. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Azure DevOps MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Azure DevOps MCP server.

What risk level is mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request?

mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request is a Other tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request rule in your Intercept 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 mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request. 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 mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request?

mcp_ado_wit_link_work_item_to_pull_request is provided by the Azure DevOps MCP server (@azure-devops/mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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