GOOGLESUPER_PATCH_TASK
Partially updates an existing task (identified by task_id) within a specific Google Task list (identified by tasklist_id), modifying only the provided attributes from TaskInput (e.g., title, notes, due date, status) and requiring both the task and list to exist.
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What GOOGLESUPER_PATCH_TASK does on Google Super
AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_PATCH_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 |
|---|---|---|---|
id | string | — | Unique identifier for the task. Generated by Google Tasks API when creating a task. Used for updating or deleting existing tasks. |
due | string | — | Due date for the task (optional). NOTE: Google Tasks only stores the date portion - any time provided will be normalized to midnight UTC by the API. Google Tas |
etag | string | — | ETag of the resource for concurrency control. Prevents accidental overwrites when multiple clients modify the same task. Auto-generated by the API. |
notes | string | — | Additional details or description for the task. Supports plain text only (no HTML/markdown). Maximum 8192 characters. Example: 'Include Q3 sales data and projec |
title | string | — | Title/name of the task (REQUIRED). This is the main text displayed for the task. Maximum 1024 characters. Example: 'Complete quarterly report' |
hidden | boolean | — | Whether the task is hidden from the default view. Hidden tasks can still be accessed via API but won't show in UI. Default: false |
status | string | — | Current status of the task (REQUIRED). Must be either 'needsAction' (task is pending) or 'completed' (task is done). Default: 'needsAction' |
deleted | boolean | — | Whether the task has been deleted. Deleted tasks are marked but not immediately removed, allowing for recovery. Default: false |
task_id | string | — | Identifier of the Google Task to be updated within the specified task list. |
completed | string | — | Date/time when the task was marked as completed. Only applicable when status='completed'. Unlike 'due', this field preserves the time component. Google Tasks A |
tasklist_id | string | — | Identifier of the Google Task list that contains the task to be updated. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_PATCH_TASK is rated Medium
This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner (Write category). It patches an existing task with new values, which can be undone by patching again with different values. The severity is medium because unauthorized modifications to tasks could disrupt a user's productivity and task management, affecting calendars, reminders, and workflows, but the impact is limited to a single task list and is reversible.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it "Partially updates an existing task" by "modifying only the provided attributes" such as `title`, `notes`, `due` date, and `status`.
Risk signalsHigh parameter count (11 properties)
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The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_PATCH_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_PATCH_TASK, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_PATCH_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_PATCH_TASK call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_PATCH_TASK
Partially updates an existing task (identified by task_id) within a specific Google Task list (identified by tasklist_id), modifying only the provided attributes from TaskInput (e.g., title, notes, due date, status) and requiring both the task and list to exist. 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_PATCH_TASK accepts 11 parameters: id, due, etag, notes, title, hidden, status, deleted, task_id, completed, tasklist_id. 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_PATCH_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_PATCH_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_PATCH_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_PATCH_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_PATCH_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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