clickup_move_task

A write tool on the Clickup MCP server.

SERVERClickup SOURCEtrustxai/clickup-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_move_task does on Clickup

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

RISK

Why clickup_move_task is rated Medium

Moving a task modifies its organizational structure (location/parent) but does not delete or irreversibly destroy data. This is a Write-category operation (reversible modification). Severity is medium because unintended task moves could disrupt workflow organization and visibility, but the action is easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clickup_move_task' indicates modification of task state/location within ClickUp workspace. No description provided, but 'move' is a reversible operation that changes task metadata (parent list/folder).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clickup_move_task 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_move_task, this is the rule to start with:

clickup_move_task Rate-limited

clickup_move_task 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": {
    "clickup_move_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clickup_move_task_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 Clickup, apply this rule, and every clickup_move_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clickup_move_task

What does the clickup_move_task tool do? +

clickup_move_task is a write tool on the Clickup MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clickup MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clickup_move_task? +

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

What risk level is clickup_move_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit clickup_move_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clickup_move_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 clickup_move_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for clickup_move_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 clickup_move_task? +

clickup_move_task 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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