create_task

Create a new task in the specified project

SERVERTodo for AI MCP Server SOURCEtodo-for-ai/todo-for-ai-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_task does on Todo for AI MCP Server

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

RISK

Why create_task is rated Medium

This tool creates new data entries in a task management system. Creation is a Write operation—it modifies state reversibly and has minimal blast radius. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, move money, or trigger external operations with unpredictable effects. Severity is low because creating spurious tasks in a todo system causes minor disruption and is easily remedied.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_task' and description 'Create a new task in the specified project' indicate data creation. The tool creates new entries in a task management system, which is reversible (tasks can be deleted or modified).

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_task safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Todo for AI MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For create_task, this is the rule to start with:

create_task Rate-limited

create_task 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": {
    "create_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todo for AI MCP Server, apply this rule, and every create_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_task

What does the create_task tool do? +

Create a new task in the specified project. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_task? +

Register the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_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 Todo for AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_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 create_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_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 create_task? +

create_task is provided by the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP server (todo-for-ai/todo-for-ai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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