ticktick_create_task · Ticktick MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What ticktick_create_task does on Ticktick

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ticktick_create_task needs a policy

The tool creates new data (a task) in a reversible manner. Users can delete or modify created tasks afterward. There is no financial impact, no code execution, no destructive operations, and no system-wide side effects. The operation is limited to adding a single task to the user's task management system. This is a standard Write category operation.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'create a new task in TickTick' with parameters for title, content, projectId, tags, priority, dueDate, startDate, and repeatFlag. This is a straightforward task creation operation.

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Verdict

ticktick_create_task Rate-limited

ticktick_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": {
    "ticktick_create_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ticktick_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 Ticktick, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ticktick_create_task

What does the ticktick_create_task tool do? +

Use this to create a new task in TickTick. Required: title. Optional: content, projectId (omit for Inbox), tags (array of strings), priority (0=none, 1=low, 3=medium, 5=high), dueDate, startDate (ISO 8601 strings), repeatFlag (iCalendar RRULE string). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ticktick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ticktick_create_task? +

Register the Ticktick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ticktick_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 Ticktick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ticktick_create_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit ticktick_create_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ticktick_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 ticktick_create_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for ticktick_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 ticktick_create_task? +

ticktick_create_task is provided by the Ticktick MCP server (produckteavity/ticktick-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.