route_task

A execute tool on the MCP Framework Personal MCP server.

SERVERMCP Framework Personal SOURCEinggerman/mcps

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What route_task does on MCP Framework Personal

AI agents invoke route_task to trigger actions in MCP Framework Personal. 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 route_task is rated High

The name 'route_task' implies routing/dispatching a task to an external system or agent, which is an execution-type operation. However, the empty description significantly lowers confidence. Given the sibling tools (agent_create_task, agent_cancel, agent_delete_task), this likely triggers external agent operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'route_task' suggests dispatching or directing a task to some handler or agent; description is empty and uninformative.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs route_task safely

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

route_task Rate-limited

route_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": {
    "route_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "route_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 MCP Framework Personal, apply this rule, and every route_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about route_task

What does the route_task tool do? +

route_task is a execute tool on the MCP Framework Personal MCP server. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the MCP Framework Personal MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on route_task? +

Register the MCP Framework Personal MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for route_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 MCP Framework Personal. Nothing to install.

What risk level is route_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit route_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the route_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 route_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for route_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 route_task? +

route_task is provided by the MCP Framework Personal MCP server (inggerman/mcps). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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