get_task

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_task needs a policy

This tool retrieves and queries task information (details, subtasks, notes, blockers, memories) with no side effects or state changes. It is a straightforward Read operation. Severity is low because exposing project/task metadata poses minimal risk; the data is already known to the system and retrieval cannot cause harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_task' and description 'Returns detailed information for a single task' indicates retrieval of data without modification. No language suggesting creation, deletion, or execution of operations.

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

POLICY

How to control get_task

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

policy.json

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

get_task 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.
Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.

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EXPLORE

Related tools and policies

More Memory Pickle MCP tools

Write create_project Creates a new project with specified name, description, and status. Sets the new project a Write create_task Creates a new task in the current or specified project. Supports hierarchical task organiz Write remember_this Stores information, decisions, or context with importance classification and optional link Write set_current_project Changes the active project context. Subsequent task creation operations will default to th Write update_project Updates existing project properties including name, description, or status. Write update_task Updates task properties including completion status, progress percentage, notes, and block Read list_projects Returns list of projects with completion statistics and optional status filtering. Include Read list_tasks Returns filtered list of tasks with pagination support. Supports filtering by status, prio

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FAQ

Questions about get_task

What does the get_task tool do? +

Returns detailed information for a single task including subtasks, notes, blockers, and related memories. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Memory Pickle MCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_task? +

Register the Memory Pickle 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 Memory Pickle MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_task? +

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.

How do I block get_task completely? +

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.

What MCP server provides get_task? +

get_task is provided by the Memory Pickle MCP server (justar96/memory-pickle). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Memory Pickle MCP tool call.

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

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