get_task

Get detailed information about a specific task execution.

SERVERAutomagik Tools SOURCEnamastexlabs/automagik-tools

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What get_task does on Automagik Tools

AI agents call get_task to retrieve information from Automagik Tools without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_task is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about task execution details without performing any writes, deletions, code execution, or financial operations. It is a straightforward read-only query operation with minimal risk if misused by an AI agent, as it only exposes existing task metadata.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_task' and description 'Get detailed information about a specific task execution' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_task safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Automagik Tools, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_task, this is the rule to start with:

get_task Allowed

get_task is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_task": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Automagik Tools, apply this rule, and every get_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_task

What does the get_task tool do? +

Get detailed information about a specific task execution. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Automagik Tools MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_task? +

Register the Automagik Tools MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_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 Automagik Tools. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_task? +

get_task is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_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 get_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_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 get_task? +

get_task is provided by the Automagik Tools MCP server (namastexlabs/automagik-tools). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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