update_task_handoff

Update task handoff status or metadata without completing it.

SERVERJshookmcp SOURCE@jshookmcp/jshook

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-vmoranv-jshookmcp/update-task-handoff.md

WHAT IT DOES

What update_task_handoff does on Jshookmcp

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

RISK

Why update_task_handoff is rated Medium

Modifies task handoff metadata reversibly; no deletion, execution, or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Update task handoff status or metadata without completing it.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs update_task_handoff safely

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

update_task_handoff Rate-limited

update_task_handoff 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_handoff": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "update_task_handoff_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 Jshookmcp, apply this rule, and every update_task_handoff call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about update_task_handoff

What does the update_task_handoff tool do? +

Update task handoff status or metadata without completing it. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Jshookmcp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on update_task_handoff? +

Register the Jshook MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for update_task_handoff: 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 Jshookmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is update_task_handoff? +

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

Can I rate-limit update_task_handoff? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the update_task_handoff 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_handoff completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for update_task_handoff. 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_handoff? +

update_task_handoff is provided by the Jshook MCP server (@jshookmcp/jshook). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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