arvan_task_list

List background tasks and their status (most recent first).

SERVERArvanCloud MCP Server SOURCEdwin-gharibi/arvancloud-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What arvan_task_list does on ArvanCloud MCP Server

AI agents call arvan_task_list to retrieve information from ArvanCloud MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why arvan_task_list is rated Low

The tool retrieves and displays background task status information. It performs no data modification, deletion, code execution, or financial operations. Querying task status is a read-only operation with minimal security impact even if an AI agent misuses it—it can only expose information about existing tasks, not alter infrastructure or cause harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List background tasks and their status' — this is a pure query operation that retrieves information without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs arvan_task_list safely

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

arvan_task_list Allowed

arvan_task_list is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "arvan_task_list": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect ArvanCloud MCP Server, apply this rule, and every arvan_task_list call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about arvan_task_list

What does the arvan_task_list tool do? +

List background tasks and their status (most recent first). It is categorised as a Read tool in the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on arvan_task_list? +

Register the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for arvan_task_list: 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 ArvanCloud MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is arvan_task_list? +

arvan_task_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit arvan_task_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the arvan_task_list 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 arvan_task_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for arvan_task_list. 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 arvan_task_list? +

arvan_task_list is provided by the ArvanCloud MCP Server MCP server (dwin-gharibi/arvancloud-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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