claim_task · memro MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What claim_task does on memro MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why claim_task needs a policy

Claiming a task is a reversible write operation that modifies state (ownership/lock status) in the memory system. It does not delete data, execute code, or involve finances. If misused, an AI agent could claim tasks it shouldn't, blocking legitimate work, but the action is reversible.

From the tool's definition 'Claim a file or task with intent to work on it' — marks a task/file as claimed, creating or modifying a reservation/ownership record.

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Verdict

claim_task Rate-limited

claim_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": {
    "claim_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "claim_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 memro MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about claim_task

What does the claim_task tool do? +

Claim a file or task with intent to work on it. It is categorised as a Write tool in the memro MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on claim_task? +

Register the memro MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for claim_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 memro MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is claim_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit claim_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the claim_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 claim_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for claim_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 claim_task? +

claim_task is provided by the memro MCP Server MCP server (memrohq/memro-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

claim_task is one line of memro MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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