erpnext_task_create

Create a new Task in a project. Requires project and subject. Dates in YYYY-MM-DD format.

Part of the Mcp Erpnext MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use erpnext_task_create to create or modify resources in Mcp Erpnext. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON ERPNEXT_TASK_CREATE

Without a policy, an AI agent could call erpnext_task_create repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Mcp Erpnext.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

mcp-erpnext.yaml

tools:
  erpnext_task_create:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Mcp Erpnext policy for all 120 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name erpnext_task_create

Category Write

MCP Server Mcp Erpnext MCP Server

Risk Level Medium

// MORE MCP ERPNEXT TOOLS

Destructive erpnext_doc_cancel Destructive erpnext_doc_delete Destructive erpnext_sales_order_cancel Write erpnext_asset_create Write erpnext_company_create Write erpnext_customer_create Write erpnext_customer_update Write erpnext_delivery_note_create

View all 120 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling write-class tools like erpnext_task_create have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

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// OTHER WRITE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Write risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (rate-limit, validate) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_create AbraFlexi contact_update AbraFlexi evidence_create AbraFlexi evidence_update AbraFlexi invoice_issued_update AbraFlexi invoice_received_create

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the erpnext_task_create tool do? +

Create a new Task in a project. Requires project and subject. Dates in YYYY-MM-DD format.. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Erpnext MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on erpnext_task_create? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for erpnext_task_create. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Mcp Erpnext MCP server.

What risk level is erpnext_task_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit erpnext_task_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the erpnext_task_create rule in your Intercept 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 erpnext_task_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for erpnext_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.

What MCP server provides erpnext_task_create? +

erpnext_task_create is provided by the Mcp Erpnext MCP server (@casys/mcp-erpnext). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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