Create a new task under a flow. Use this to break down a flow into smaller, trackable steps. Tasks can have: - Summary (required): Brief description of what to do - Description: Detailed implementation notes - Acceptance criteria: List of conditions for completion - Parent task: For creating sub-...
AI agents use task_create to create or update resources in DevFlow MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your DevFlow MCP Server environment.
This tool creates new task records in a workflow tracking system. While the operation is reversible (tasks can presumably be deleted or modified), it modifies the state of the development workflow system by adding trackable items. The blast radius is medium because misuse could clutter workflows or create misleading task hierarchies, but financial impact and data destruction are unlikely.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new task' which is a write operation that creates new data in the system. The tool allows specification of summary, description, acceptance criteria, and parent task relationships, all of which constitute data creation.
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Create a new task under a flow. Use this to break down a flow into smaller, trackable steps. Tasks can have: - Summary (required): Brief description of what to do - Description: Detailed implementation notes - Acceptance criteria: List of conditions for completion - Parent task: For creating sub-tasks Best practice: Create tasks for each logical step before starting implementation. It is categorised as a Write tool in the DevFlow MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
Register the DevFlow MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for task_create: 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 DevFlow MCP Server. Nothing to install.
task_create is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the task_create 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 task_create. 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.
task_create is provided by the DevFlow MCP Server MCP server (klausfreiberufler/devflow-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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