add_task · Claude Session Continuity MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_task does on Claude Session Continuity

AI agents use add_task to create or update resources in Claude Session Continuity — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Claude Session Continuity environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_task needs a policy

The tool creates or adds new task records to a project, which is a reversible Write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or cause financial impact. Severity is medium because uncontrolled task creation could clutter projects or be used for spam/griefing, but the impact is limited to project metadata with no system-wide effects.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_task' and description '프로젝트에 태스크를 추가합니다' (adds a task to the project) indicate creation of new data within a project management context.

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Verdict

add_task Rate-limited

add_task stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Claude Session Continuity, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_task

What does the add_task tool do? +

프로젝트에 태스크를 추가합니다. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude Session Continuity MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_task? +

Register the Claude Session Continuity MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_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 Claude Session Continuity. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_task? +

add_task is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_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 add_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_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 add_task? +

add_task is provided by the Claude Session Continuity MCP server (leesgit/claude-session-continuity-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.