Get the status and details of a Spinnaker orchestration task (e.g., deploy, resize, rollback, delete). Use this to monitor the progress of a long-running infrastructure operation. Returns JSON with task status, start/end times, retry info, and step-by-step execution details.
Part of the Spinnaker MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.
AI agents call get_task to retrieve information from Spinnaker without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.
Even though get_task only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.
Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.
tools:
get_task:
rules:
- action: allowSee the full Spinnaker policy for all 37 tools.
Agents calling read-class tools like get_task have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:
Other tools in the Read risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, allow) apply to each.
Get the status and details of a Spinnaker orchestration task (e.g., deploy, resize, rollback, delete). Use this to monitor the progress of a long-running infrastructure operation. Returns JSON with task status, start/end times, retry info, and step-by-step execution details.. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Spinnaker MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for get_task. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Spinnaker MCP server.
get_task is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_task rule in your Intercept 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 Intercept policy for get_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.
get_task is provided by the Spinnaker MCP server (spinnaker-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic policy on every MCP tool call. Per-identity grants. Full audit log.