star_task · Google Connections MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What star_task does on Google Connections

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why star_task needs a policy

Starring a task is a reversible metadata update operation that changes the task's flag status but does not create, delete, or destroy data. This is a write operation with minimal blast radius—worst case, tasks are unnecessarily starred or unstarred, causing minimal disruption. The operation is easily reversible by unstarring.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'star_task' and description 'Star a Google Task' indicates modification of task metadata (starring/flagging status) without deletion or creation of new data.

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Verdict

star_task Rate-limited

star_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": {
    "star_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "star_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 Google Connections, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about star_task

What does the star_task tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on star_task? +

Register the Google Connections MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for star_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 Google Connections. Nothing to install.

What risk level is star_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit star_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the star_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 star_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for star_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 star_task? +

star_task is provided by the Google Connections MCP server (michaelzrork/google-connections-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.