Get a single task by its ID
AI agents call get_task to retrieve information from Motion MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves a single task record by ID from the Motion workspace. It performs a query/fetch operation with no capability to modify, delete, or execute actions. The read-only nature and narrow scope (single task lookup) result in minimal risk if misused by an AI agent.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_task' and description 'Get a single task by its ID' indicate retrieval of existing data with no modification or side effects.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Get a single task by its ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Motion MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Motion MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_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 Motion MCP Server. Nothing to install.
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 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer 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 Motion MCP Server MCP server (jonesbanana/motion-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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