delimit_gov_new_task

A write tool on the Delimit MCP server.

SERVERDelimit SOURCEdelimit-cli

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/delimit/delimit-gov-new-task.md

WHAT IT DOES

What delimit_gov_new_task does on Delimit

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

RISK

Why delimit_gov_new_task is rated Medium

The name implies creating a new task (a Write operation) within a governance context. Without a description, certainty is limited, but 'new_task' strongly implies creation of a new record or item. Severity is medium given governance tasks in a shared AI workspace could affect multiple agents or workflows.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'delimit_gov_new_task' suggests creating a new governance task; description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs delimit_gov_new_task safely

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

delimit_gov_new_task Rate-limited

delimit_gov_new_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": {
    "delimit_gov_new_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "delimit_gov_new_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 Delimit, apply this rule, and every delimit_gov_new_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about delimit_gov_new_task

What does the delimit_gov_new_task tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on delimit_gov_new_task? +

Register the Delimit MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for delimit_gov_new_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 Delimit. Nothing to install.

What risk level is delimit_gov_new_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit delimit_gov_new_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the delimit_gov_new_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 delimit_gov_new_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for delimit_gov_new_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 delimit_gov_new_task? +

delimit_gov_new_task is provided by the Delimit MCP server (delimit-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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