pulse_add_task · Pulse MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pulse_add_task does on Pulse

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pulse_add_task needs a policy

This tool creates new task records, which is a Write operation. The severity is low because task creation is easily reversible (tasks can be deleted or edited), has minimal blast radius, and does not affect external systems, finances, or critical data integrity. High confidence is warranted given the clear, unambiguous description.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'pulse_add_task' and description states it can 'Create a new task or subtask' — a reversible data creation operation with no destructive or financial implications.

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Verdict

pulse_add_task Rate-limited

pulse_add_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": {
    "pulse_add_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pulse_add_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about pulse_add_task

What does the pulse_add_task tool do? +

Create a new task or subtask. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pulse MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pulse_add_task? +

Register the Pulse MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pulse_add_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 Pulse. Nothing to install.

What risk level is pulse_add_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit pulse_add_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the pulse_add_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 pulse_add_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for pulse_add_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 pulse_add_task? +

pulse_add_task is provided by the Pulse MCP server (nemesiscodex/pulse-tm). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.