google-workspace.tasks_lists_create

Create a Google Tasks task list

SERVERCoWork OS SOURCECoWork-OS/CoWork-OS

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/cowork-os/google-workspace.tasks-lists-create.md

WHAT IT DOES

What google-workspace.tasks_lists_create does on CoWork OS

AI agents use google-workspace.tasks_lists_create to create or update resources in CoWork OS, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your CoWork OS environment.

RISK

Why google-workspace.tasks_lists_create is rated Medium

This tool creates a new task list in Google Tasks, a reversible operation that modifies data (adds a new list) but does not delete, execute code, or involve financial transactions. Creation of organizational structures like task lists is a classic Write operation with low blast radius—a misused instance would merely create an unwanted list that can be easily deleted by the user.

From the tool's definition Tool name specifies 'create' and description states 'Create a Google Tasks task list', indicating data creation without deletion or financial implications.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs google-workspace.tasks_lists_create safely

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

google-workspace.tasks_lists_create Rate-limited

google-workspace.tasks_lists_create 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": {
    "google-workspace.tasks_lists_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "google-workspace.tasks_lists_create_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 CoWork OS, apply this rule, and every google-workspace.tasks_lists_create call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about google-workspace.tasks_lists_create

What does the google-workspace.tasks_lists_create tool do? +

Create a Google Tasks task list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the CoWork OS MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on google-workspace.tasks_lists_create? +

Register the CoWork OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google-workspace.tasks_lists_create: 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 CoWork OS. Nothing to install.

What risk level is google-workspace.tasks_lists_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit google-workspace.tasks_lists_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the google-workspace.tasks_lists_create 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 google-workspace.tasks_lists_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for google-workspace.tasks_lists_create. 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 google-workspace.tasks_lists_create? +

google-workspace.tasks_lists_create is provided by the CoWork OS MCP server (CoWork-OS/CoWork-OS). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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