create_omnifocus_task

Creates a new task in OmniFocus. Requires confirm=true to execute.

SERVERLocal SOURCElocal-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 71 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/com-local-mcp-local-mcp/create-omnifocus-task.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_omnifocus_task does on Local

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

Parameter	Type	Required
`name`	string	Yes
`note`	string	—
`confirm`	boolean	—
`flagged`	boolean	—
`project`	string	—
`due_date`	string	—
`defer_date`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why create_omnifocus_task is rated Medium

This tool creates (writes) data to a local task management system. It is reversible—tasks can be deleted—and has no financial impact, no code execution, and no destructive effects. The requirement for confirm=true provides an additional safety measure. Severity is low because misuse would only clutter a local task list with unwanted items, which is easily remedied. Write is the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Creates a new task in OmniFocus. The action is task creation, which is reversible data modification. The tool name explicitly uses 'create' and the description confirms this creates a new task.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_omnifocus_task safely

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

create_omnifocus_task Rate-limited

create_omnifocus_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": {
    "create_omnifocus_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_omnifocus_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 Local, apply this rule, and every create_omnifocus_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_omnifocus_task

What does the create_omnifocus_task tool do? +

Creates a new task in OmniFocus. Requires confirm=true to execute. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Local MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does create_omnifocus_task accept? +

create_omnifocus_task accepts 7 parameters: name, note, confirm, flagged, project, due_date, defer_date. Required: name. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_omnifocus_task? +

Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_omnifocus_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 Local. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_omnifocus_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_omnifocus_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_omnifocus_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 create_omnifocus_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_omnifocus_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 create_omnifocus_task? +

create_omnifocus_task is provided by the Local MCP server (local-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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