run_task

A execute tool on the 1point3acres Toolkit MCP server.

SERVER1point3acres Toolkit SOURCEvivian-labs/1point3acres-toolkit

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What run_task does on 1point3acres Toolkit

AI agents invoke run_task to trigger actions in 1point3acres Toolkit. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why run_task is rated High

A tool that 'runs' tasks on behalf of an AI agent represents code execution with effects dependent on what task is passed to it. This is inherently Execute category. While the server itself is a routing/economics layer, the tool's ability to execute arbitrary tasks makes it high severity due to potential for misuse—an agent could be prompted to run malicious tasks.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'run_task' combined with server purpose of routing AI tasks to models indicates execution of code or arbitrary operations. The description is empty, which limits certainty but the name and context suggest task execution capabilities.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs run_task safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and 1point3acres Toolkit, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For run_task, this is the rule to start with:

run_task Rate-limited

run_task stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "run_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "run_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect 1point3acres Toolkit, apply this rule, and every run_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about run_task

What does the run_task tool do? +

run_task is a execute tool on the 1point3acres Toolkit MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the 1point3acres Toolkit MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on run_task? +

Register the 1point3acres Toolkit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for run_task: 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 1point3acres Toolkit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is run_task? +

run_task is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit run_task? +

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

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

run_task is provided by the 1point3acres Toolkit MCP server (vivian-labs/1point3acres-toolkit). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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