resume_task · Dag Planner MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What resume_task does on Dag Planner

AI agents invoke resume_task to trigger actions in Dag Planner. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why resume_task needs a policy

This tool resumes execution of a previously blocked task, triggering downstream execution in the DAG pipeline. It represents an Execute action because it re-activates task execution flow and can trigger dependent operations.

From the tool's definition Resume a blocked task after human decision

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Verdict

resume_task Rate-limited

resume_task stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "resume_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "resume_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about resume_task

What does the resume_task tool do? +

Resume a blocked task after human decision. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Dag Planner MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on resume_task? +

Register the Dag Planner MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resume_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 Dag Planner. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resume_task? +

resume_task is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit resume_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the resume_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 resume_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for resume_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 resume_task? +

resume_task is provided by the Dag Planner MCP server (shubhamnegi/dag-planner-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.