google-workspace.tasks_lists_update

Update a Google Tasks task list title

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-update.md

WHAT IT DOES

What google-workspace.tasks_lists_update does on CoWork OS

AI agents use google-workspace.tasks_lists_update 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_update is rated Medium

This tool updates task list metadata (title) in Google Tasks, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies data but does not delete or execute arbitrary code. Severity is medium because unauthorized updates to task lists could affect workflow organization and collaboration, but the impact is limited to metadata and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'google-workspace.tasks_lists_update' and description 'Update a Google Tasks task list title' indicate modification of existing data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs google-workspace.tasks_lists_update 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_update, this is the rule to start with:

google-workspace.tasks_lists_update Rate-limited

google-workspace.tasks_lists_update 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_update": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "google-workspace.tasks_lists_update_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_update call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about google-workspace.tasks_lists_update

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

Update a Google Tasks task list title. 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_update? +

Register the CoWork OS MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for google-workspace.tasks_lists_update: 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_update? +

google-workspace.tasks_lists_update 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_update? +

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

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

google-workspace.tasks_lists_update 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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