List background tasks in the ledger. Default limit=50, sorted by
AI agents call oc_task_list to retrieve information from OpenChrome without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
The tool performs a retrieval operation ('List') on task metadata stored in a ledger. It has no side effects—it does not execute tasks, modify state, delete data, or trigger external operations. This is a straightforward Read category tool with low severity since it only exposes task metadata, not sensitive data operations. High confidence due to clear 'list' action in the description.
From the tool's definition Tool description: 'List background tasks in the ledger.' This is a query/list operation that retrieves information about existing background tasks without modifying, executing, or deleting anything.
Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access oc_task_list gives an agent:
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and OpenChrome, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for oc_task_list:
{
"version": "1",
"default": "deny",
"tools": {
"oc_task_list": {}
}
}oc_task_list is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
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List background tasks in the ledger. Default limit=50, sorted by. It is categorised as a Read tool in the OpenChrome MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the OpenChrome MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for oc_task_list: 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 OpenChrome. Nothing to install.
oc_task_list is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the oc_task_list 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for oc_task_list. 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.
oc_task_list is provided by the OpenChrome MCP server (shaun0927/openchrome). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
Deterministic rules across all 106 OpenChrome tools. Per-identity grants. Full audit log. Live in minutes. Nothing to install.
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