# stateset_update_work_order_task

Updates an individual task within a work order. Track task progress and completion.

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `stateset_update_work_order_task`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-update-work-order-task

## Facts

- Tool: `stateset_update_work_order_task`
- Server: Stateset (`stateset/stateset-mcp-server`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/stateset/stateset-mcp-server
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "stateset_update_work_order_task",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why stateset_update_work_order_task is rated Medium

This tool modifies task data within a work order (status, progress, completion state) but does not delete or destroy data. The update is reversible—task states can be changed again. While the tool could impact workflow operations if misused (e.g., marking tasks complete prematurely), it lacks the irreversibility of Destructive operations, the external execution risk of Execute, or financial impact.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool description states 'Updates an individual task within a work order' — the word 'Updates' indicates modification of existing data. The purpose 'Track task progress and completion' confirms reversible state changes to task records."

## Use case

AI agents use stateset_update_work_order_task to create or update resources in Stateset, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Stateset environment.

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Stateset:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "stateset_update_work_order_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "stateset_update_work_order_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Stateset (237)

- `stateset_cancel_asn` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-asn.md
- `stateset_cancel_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-order.md
- `stateset_cancel_purchase_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-purchase-order.md
- `stateset_cancel_work_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-cancel-work-order.md
- `stateset_clear_cache` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-clear-cache.md
- `stateset_clear_cart` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-clear-cart.md
- `stateset_delete_asn` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-asn.md
- `stateset_delete_bill_of_materials` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-bill-of-materials.md
- `stateset_delete_cart` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-cart.md
- `stateset_delete_cash_sale` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-cash-sale.md
- `stateset_delete_customer` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-customer.md
- `stateset_delete_fulfillment_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-fulfillment-order.md
- `stateset_delete_inventory` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-inventory.md
- `stateset_delete_invoice` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-invoice.md
- `stateset_delete_item_receipt` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-item-receipt.md
- `stateset_delete_manufacturer_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-manufacturer-order.md
- `stateset_delete_notification` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-notification.md
- `stateset_delete_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-order.md
- `stateset_delete_payment` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-payment.md
- `stateset_delete_product` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-product.md
- `stateset_delete_product_variant` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-product-variant.md
- `stateset_delete_purchase_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-purchase-order.md
- `stateset_delete_rma` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-rma.md
- `stateset_delete_robot_serial` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-robot-serial.md
- `stateset_delete_sales_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-sales-order.md
- `stateset_delete_shipment` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-shipment.md
- `stateset_delete_supplier` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-supplier.md
- `stateset_delete_user` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-user.md
- `stateset_delete_warranty` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-warranty.md
- `stateset_delete_work_order` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server/stateset-delete-work-order.md
- …and 207 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/stateset-mcp-server.md

## For agents

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=stateset-mcp-server · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/stateset-mcp-server