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rsync_task_list

List all rsync tasks

How to control rsync_task_list ↓

What rsync_task_list does on Truenas

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

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Why rsync_task_list needs a policy

This tool performs a retrieval operation only—it lists rsync tasks without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The action is non-destructive and produces no side effects. Misuse would only expose information about configured rsync jobs, not affect any system operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'rsync_task_list' and description 'List all rsync tasks' indicate a read-only query operation that retrieves existing configuration data without modification.

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

How to control rsync_task_list

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

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "rsync_task_list": {}
  }
}

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

  1. Create a free account and register Truenas — nothing to install.
  2. Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
  3. Point your MCP client (Claude, Cursor, anything) at your gateway URL.
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Questions about rsync_task_list

What does the rsync_task_list tool do? +

List all rsync tasks. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Truenas MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on rsync_task_list? +

Register the Truenas MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rsync_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 Truenas. Nothing to install.

What risk level is rsync_task_list? +

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

Can I rate-limit rsync_task_list? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the rsync_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.

How do I block rsync_task_list completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for rsync_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.

What MCP server provides rsync_task_list? +

rsync_task_list is provided by the Truenas MCP server (spranab/truenas-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Truenas tool call.

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