task_submit_for_review · Lockstep MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What task_submit_for_review does on Lockstep

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why task_submit_for_review needs a policy

This tool performs a reversible state change (submission for review) that can be undone or modified. It does not execute external code, delete data, move money, or retrieve information—it modifies a task's review status within the coordination system.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'task_submit_for_review' and description 'Submit a completed task for planner review' indicate the tool creates or modifies task state by transitioning a task from in-progress to review status.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

task_submit_for_review Rate-limited

task_submit_for_review stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "task_submit_for_review": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "task_submit_for_review_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about task_submit_for_review

What does the task_submit_for_review tool do? +

Submit a completed task for planner review (required for complex/critical tasks, recommended for medium). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Lockstep MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on task_submit_for_review? +

Register the Lockstep MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for task_submit_for_review: 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 Lockstep. Nothing to install.

What risk level is task_submit_for_review? +

task_submit_for_review is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit task_submit_for_review? +

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

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

task_submit_for_review is provided by the Lockstep MCP server (tmmoore286/lockstep-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.