create-task

Create a new task

SERVERFrontmcp SOURCEagentfront/frontmcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/frontmcp/create-task.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create-task does on Frontmcp

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

RISK

Why create-task is rated Medium

This tool creates new task records, which is a reversible write operation. The blast radius is low since task creation typically doesn't affect critical systems, financial assets, or external integrations. It can be undone by deletion/modification. No execution, destruction, or financial implications are evident from the description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create-task' and description 'Create a new task' indicate data creation via write operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create-task safely

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

create-task Rate-limited

create-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-task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create-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 Frontmcp, apply this rule, and every create-task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create-task

What does the create-task tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on create-task? +

Register the Front MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create-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 Frontmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create-task? +

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

Can I rate-limit create-task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create-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-task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create-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-task? +

create-task is provided by the Front MCP server (agentfront/frontmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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