harvest_list_tasks

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why harvest_list_tasks needs a policy

This tool retrieves task data from Harvest for reference purposes in time entry workflows. It does not create, modify, delete, or execute any operations—it simply queries and returns a list of available tasks. The blast radius of misuse is minimal, as reading task lists poses no risk to data integrity, financial obligations, or system security.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'harvest_list_tasks' and description 'List all tasks (used for time entry assignment)' indicates a retrieval operation.

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access harvest_list_tasks gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control harvest_list_tasks

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Harvest MCP Server, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for harvest_list_tasks:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "harvest_list_tasks": {}
  }
}

harvest_list_tasks is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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EXPLORE

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FAQ

Questions about harvest_list_tasks

What does the harvest_list_tasks tool do? +

List all tasks (used for time entry assignment). It is categorised as a Read tool in the Harvest MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on harvest_list_tasks? +

Register the Harvest MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for harvest_list_tasks: 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 Harvest MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is harvest_list_tasks? +

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

Can I rate-limit harvest_list_tasks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the harvest_list_tasks 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 harvest_list_tasks completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for harvest_list_tasks. 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 harvest_list_tasks? +

harvest_list_tasks is provided by the Harvest MCP Server MCP server (southleft/harvest-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Harvest MCP Server tool call.

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