clickup_get_goals

A read tool on the Clickup MCP server.

SERVERClickup SOURCEtrustxai/clickup-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/clickup-mcp/clickup-get-goals.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_get_goals does on Clickup

AI agents call clickup_get_goals to retrieve information from Clickup without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why clickup_get_goals is rated Low

The 'get' prefix and context within a ClickUp task management system indicate this tool retrieves goal data. Given the pattern of sibling tools (many write/destructive operations like 'add', 'create', 'delete'), this 'get' operation is a simple read that queries existing goals. No side effects or data modification occurs.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clickup_get_goals' with 'get' prefix indicates data retrieval without modification. No description provided to suggest otherwise.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clickup_get_goals safely

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

clickup_get_goals Allowed

clickup_get_goals is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "clickup_get_goals": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about clickup_get_goals

What does the clickup_get_goals tool do? +

clickup_get_goals is a read tool on the Clickup MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Clickup MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on clickup_get_goals? +

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

What risk level is clickup_get_goals? +

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

Can I rate-limit clickup_get_goals? +

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

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

clickup_get_goals is provided by the Clickup MCP server (trustxai/clickup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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