planka_add_task · Another Planka MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What planka_add_task does on Another Planka MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why planka_add_task needs a policy

This tool creates or adds a task (a new task record) to a Planka board, which is a reversible modification of data. While the description is empty, the name and server context strongly indicate a Write operation.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'planka_add_task' indicates task creation. Sibling tools include mcp_create_card, mcp_add_card_label, mcp_delete_task, and mcp_delete_card, which context as reversible data modifications (Write/Destructive).

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Verdict

planka_add_task Rate-limited

planka_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": {
    "planka_add_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "planka_add_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about planka_add_task

What does the planka_add_task tool do? +

planka_add_task. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Another Planka MCP 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_add_task? +

Register the Another Planka MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for planka_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 Another Planka MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is planka_add_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit planka_add_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the planka_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 planka_add_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for planka_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 planka_add_task? +

planka_add_task is provided by the Another Planka MCP server (roelven/another-planka-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.