task_bulk_add_details · Task Crusader MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What task_bulk_add_details does on Task Crusader MCP

AI agents use task_bulk_add_details to create or update resources in Task Crusader MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Task Crusader MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why task_bulk_add_details needs a policy

The tool creates or modifies task information at scale ('bulk_add'). This is a Write operation—it changes task state but does not delete or execute arbitrary code. Severity is medium because bulk modifications could affect multiple project tasks, but changes are reversible and limited to task metadata/details within a project management context.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'task_bulk_add_details' indicates creation or modification of task data in bulk. The server context (campaign and task management) and sibling tools like 'campaign_create' and 'campaign_create_with_tasks' confirm this operates within a task/project…

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Verdict

task_bulk_add_details Rate-limited

task_bulk_add_details 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": {
    "task_bulk_add_details": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "task_bulk_add_details_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about task_bulk_add_details

What does the task_bulk_add_details tool do? +

task_bulk_add_details. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Task Crusader MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on task_bulk_add_details? +

Register the Task Crusader MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for task_bulk_add_details: 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 Task Crusader MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is task_bulk_add_details? +

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

Can I rate-limit task_bulk_add_details? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the task_bulk_add_details 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 task_bulk_add_details completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for task_bulk_add_details. 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 task_bulk_add_details? +

task_bulk_add_details is provided by the Task Crusader MCP server (mcrescenzo/task-crusader-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.