incomplete_task · Filevine MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What incomplete_task does on Filevine

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why incomplete_task needs a policy

This tool modifies the state of an existing task by changing its status from completed to incomplete. This is a reversible write operation — the task can be re-completed again. It does not delete data, execute code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Mark a completed task as incomplete

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Verdict

incomplete_task Rate-limited

incomplete_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": {
    "incomplete_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "incomplete_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 Filevine, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about incomplete_task

What does the incomplete_task tool do? +

Mark a completed task as incomplete. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Filevine MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on incomplete_task? +

Register the Filevine MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for incomplete_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 Filevine. Nothing to install.

What risk level is incomplete_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit incomplete_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the incomplete_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 incomplete_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for incomplete_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 incomplete_task? +

incomplete_task is provided by the Filevine MCP server (rosenadvertising/filevine-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.