update_task

Update a task (status, priority, assignee, due date, completion).

SERVERFavCRM SOURCEhttps://api.favcrm.io/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 71 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-favcrm-favcrm/update-task.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_task does on FavCRM

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`title`	string	—	Title
`status`	string	—	Status filter
`taskId`	string	Yes	The task ID
`dueDate`	string	—	Due date (ISO 8601)
`priority`	string	—	Priority
`assigneeId`	string	—	Assignee user ID
`description`	string	—	Description

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why update_task is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly (the defining characteristic of Write category). Task updates are not destructive (data isn't deleted), not executable code/commands (Execute), not financial (Financial), and not read-only (Read). The severity is medium because task mismanagement could disrupt business operations and customer service workflows, but is typically recoverable through re-updates.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'update_task' and description explicitly states it modifies task attributes: 'status, priority, assignee, due date, completion'. These are reversible state changes within the CRM system.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_task safely

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

update_task Rate-limited

update_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": {
    "update_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_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 FavCRM, apply this rule, and every update_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_task

What does the update_task tool do? +

Update a task (status, priority, assignee, due date, completion). It is categorised as a Write tool in the FavCRM MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does update_task accept? +

update_task accepts 7 parameters: title, status, taskId, dueDate, priority, assigneeId, description. Required: taskId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on update_task? +

Register the FavCRM MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_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 FavCRM. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_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 update_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_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 update_task? +

update_task is provided by the FavCRM MCP server (https://api.favcrm.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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