search_tasks

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why search_tasks needs a policy

This tool performs a query operation that retrieves data based on search criteria. It has no side effects on the task management system—it only searches and returns results. The blast radius of misuse is minimal, as an AI agent cannot harm the system or user data by searching. It does not create, modify, delete, execute, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Search for tasks in TickTick by title, content, or subtask titles. Ignores closed projects. The tool retrieves matching tasks without modifying, deleting, or executing operations.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access search_tasks gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control search_tasks

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Ticktick, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for search_tasks:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "search_tasks": {}
  }
}

search_tasks is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
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FAQ

Questions about search_tasks

What does the search_tasks tool do? +

Search for tasks in TickTick by title, content, or subtask titles. Ignores closed projects. Args: search_term: Text to search for (case-insensitive). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Ticktick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on search_tasks? +

Register the Ticktick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_tasks: 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 Ticktick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is search_tasks? +

search_tasks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit search_tasks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the search_tasks 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 search_tasks completely? +

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

search_tasks is provided by the Ticktick MCP server (jacepark12/ticktick-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Ticktick tool call.

Start from Ticktick, add the rest of your stack, and see everything your agents can call. Then put policy on all of it.

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