GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK
Moves the specified task to another position in the destination task list.
This record as markdown: /tools/googlesuper/googlesuper-move-task.md
What GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK does on Google Super
AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK to create or update resources in Google Super, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Super environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
task | string | — | Task identifier. |
parent | string | — | New parent task identifier. If not provided, the task is moved to the top level. |
previous | string | — | New previous sibling task identifier. If not provided, the task is moved to the first position among its siblings. |
tasklist | string | — | Task list identifier. |
destinationTasklist | string | — | Destination task list identifier. If set, the task is moved to this list; otherwise, it remains in its current list. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK is rated Medium
The tool modifies task metadata (position/order) within a task list, which is a write operation. It does not delete data (not Destructive), execute code (not Execute), or create financial transactions (not Financial). The severity is medium because task reordering could disrupt workflows or project management if misused by an AI agent, but the effect is reversible and doesn't result in data loss or financial impact.
From the tool's definition Moves the specified task to another position in the destination task list - this modifies the state and position of a task, a reversible data modification operation.
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The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Super, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Super, apply this rule, and every GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK
Moves the specified task to another position in the destination task list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Super MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK accepts 5 parameters: task, parent, previous, tasklist, destinationTasklist. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Google Super MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_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 Google Super. Nothing to install.
GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_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.
GOOGLESUPER_MOVE_TASK is provided by the Google Super MCP server (googlesuper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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