tasks_create

Create a new task in a project

SERVERVikunja SOURCE0xk3vin/vikunja-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What tasks_create does on Vikunja

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

RISK

Why tasks_create is rated Medium

This tool creates new task records in Vikunja, which is a reversible data modification operation. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or merely read data (Read). The severity is medium because while task creation is reversible and can be undone, an AI agent could create numerous unwanted tasks causing operational disruption or confusion.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'tasks_create' and description 'Create a new task in a project' explicitly indicate creating/adding new data to the task management system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs tasks_create safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Vikunja, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For tasks_create, this is the rule to start with:

tasks_create Rate-limited

tasks_create 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": {
    "tasks_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "tasks_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Vikunja, apply this rule, and every tasks_create call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about tasks_create

What does the tasks_create tool do? +

Create a new task in a project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Vikunja MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on tasks_create? +

Register the Vikunja MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for tasks_create: 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 Vikunja. Nothing to install.

What risk level is tasks_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit tasks_create? +

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

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

tasks_create is provided by the Vikunja MCP server (0xk3vin/vikunja-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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