get_task

Retrieve a D-Tools SI task by its unique ID.

Server D-Tools MCP Server saml1211/d-tools-mcp-server
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_task does on D-Tools MCP Server

AI agents call get_task to retrieve information from D-Tools MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_task needs a policy

This tool performs a simple data retrieval operation by task ID. The verb 'Retrieve' and the read-only nature of fetching existing data without modification, creation, or deletion confirms it belongs in the Read category. The low severity reflects that querying task information poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_task' and description 'Retrieve a D-Tools SI task by its unique ID' indicate a retrieval operation with no side effects.

Questions about get_task

What does the get_task tool do? +

Retrieve a D-Tools SI task by its unique ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the D-Tools MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_task? +

Register the D-Tools MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_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 D-Tools MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_task? +

get_task is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_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 get_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for get_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 get_task? +

get_task is provided by the D-Tools MCP Server MCP server (saml1211/d-tools-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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