list_tasks

ServerCloud Agent MCP Server
CategoryRead

WHAT IT DOES

What list_tasks does on Cloud Agent MCP Server

AI agents call list_tasks to retrieve information from Cloud Agent MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why list_tasks needs a policy

This is a straightforward data retrieval operation. It queries the user's tasks and returns information for monitoring purposes. There are no side effects, no data modification, no code execution, and no destructive actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only enumerate tasks the authenticated user already has access to, which is a read-only operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'List all cloud tasks' and 'Returns comprehensive information' about existing tasks.

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

POLICY

How to control list_tasks

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

policy.json

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

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

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FAQ

Questions about list_tasks

What does the list_tasks tool do? +

List all cloud tasks for the authenticated user. Returns comprehensive information including IDs, status, repository, branch, summary, PR URLs, and creation time. Use this to find task IDs for monitoring or follow-up. Usage Examples: - Basic listing: \. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Cloud Agent MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_tasks? +

Register the Cloud Agent MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_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 Cloud Agent MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_tasks? +

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

Can I rate-limit list_tasks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_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 list_tasks completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_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 list_tasks? +

list_tasks is provided by the Cloud Agent MCP Server MCP server (jxnl/cursor-cloud-agent-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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