automation_task

Task runner portmanteau.

SERVERAos SOURCE@hybridlabor-api/aos

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What automation_task does on Aos

AI agents invoke automation_task to trigger actions in Aos. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why automation_task is rated High

A task runner executes arbitrary tasks, implying broad execution capabilities with significant blast radius.

From the tool's definition Task runner portmanteau

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs automation_task safely

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

automation_task Rate-limited

automation_task stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "automation_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "automation_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about automation_task

What does the automation_task tool do? +

Task runner portmanteau. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Aos MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on automation_task? +

Register the Aos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for automation_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 Aos. Nothing to install.

What risk level is automation_task? +

automation_task is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit automation_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the automation_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 automation_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for automation_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 automation_task? +

automation_task is provided by the Aos MCP server (@hybridlabor-api/aos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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