updateTask

Update an existing task

SERVERTask Orchestrator SOURCE108yen/task-orchestrator-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What updateTask does on Task Orchestrator

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

RISK

Why updateTask is rated Medium

The tool creates or modifies data reversibly by updating task attributes. While it changes state, the operation is reversible (the task can be updated again to previous values) and does not delete or destroy data, distinguishing it from Destructive. It is not an Execute operation as it does not run arbitrary code or external operations—it only modifies task metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Update an existing task' which modifies existing data. Named 'updateTask' indicating a modification operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs updateTask safely

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

updateTask Rate-limited

updateTask 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": {
    "updateTask": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updatetask_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 Task Orchestrator, apply this rule, and every updateTask call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about updateTask

What does the updateTask tool do? +

Update an existing task. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Task Orchestrator MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on updateTask? +

Register the Task Orchestrator MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for updateTask: 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 Task Orchestrator. Nothing to install.

What risk level is updateTask? +

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

Can I rate-limit updateTask? +

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

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

updateTask is provided by the Task Orchestrator MCP server (108yen/task-orchestrator-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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