create_asana_task

Create a new task in Asana.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 72 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/create-asana-task.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_asana_task does on UnClick

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Task name
`notes`	string	—	Task description
`due_on`	string	—	Due date (YYYY-MM-DD)
`api_key`	string	—
`assignee`	string	—	Assignee GID or 'me'
`projects`	array	—	Project GIDs to add the task to
`workspace_gid`	string	Yes	Workspace GID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why create_asana_task is rated Medium

This tool creates new records (tasks) in Asana, which is a reversible Write operation. It modifies project state by adding task data, but the action can be undone by deleting the task. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or move money. Severity is medium because task creation could spam a workspace or create misleading records, but the impact is contained to task data and reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_asana_task' and description states 'Create a new task in Asana.' The verb 'create' and action of adding a new task to a project management system indicates data creation.

Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (api_key)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_asana_task safely

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

create_asana_task Rate-limited

create_asana_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": {
    "create_asana_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_asana_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 UnClick, apply this rule, and every create_asana_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_asana_task

What does the create_asana_task tool do? +

Create a new task in Asana. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does create_asana_task accept? +

create_asana_task accepts 7 parameters: name, notes, due_on, api_key, assignee, projects, workspace_gid. Required: name, workspace_gid. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_asana_task? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_asana_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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_asana_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_asana_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_asana_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 create_asana_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_asana_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 create_asana_task? +

create_asana_task is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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