planka_create_task · Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_create_task does on Planka MCP Server for Claude

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why planka_create_task needs a policy

This tool creates a new task, which is a reversible write operation. Tasks can be deleted or modified afterward. It has no destructive capability (no deletion/overwrite), does not execute arbitrary code, and does not involve financial transactions. The blast radius is low—a mistakenly created task is easily remedied. This fits the Write category.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'planka_create_task' and description 'Create a task in a task list' indicate data creation without side effects that cannot be undone.

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Verdict

planka_create_task Rate-limited

planka_create_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": {
    "planka_create_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_create_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 Planka MCP Server for Claude, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about planka_create_task

What does the planka_create_task tool do? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on planka_create_task? +

Register the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_create_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 Planka MCP Server for Claude. Nothing to install.

What risk level is planka_create_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_create_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the planka_create_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 planka_create_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for planka_create_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 planka_create_task? +

planka_create_task is provided by the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server (nextheberg/planka-mcp-server-for-claude). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.