planka_update_task · Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_update_task does on Planka MCP Server for Claude

AI agents use planka_update_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_update_task needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data reversibly within the project management system. Tasks can be updated and the changes can be undone or modified again. While it affects task state and assignments, it does not delete data (ruling out Destructive), execute arbitrary code (ruling out Execute), move money (ruling out Financial), or perform read-only operations (ruling out Read).

From the tool's definition Tool updates task properties (name, completion, position, assignee) — modifying data reversibly without deleting it. The description explicitly lists modifications: 'Update a task (name, completion, position, assignee)'.

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Verdict

planka_update_task Rate-limited

planka_update_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_update_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_update_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about planka_update_task

What does the planka_update_task tool do? +

Update a task (name, completion, position, assignee). 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_update_task? +

Register the Planka MCP Server for Claude MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_update_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_update_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_update_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the planka_update_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_update_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for planka_update_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_update_task? +

planka_update_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.