duplicate_task · ClickUp MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What duplicate_task does on ClickUp MCP

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why duplicate_task needs a policy

This tool creates a new task by duplicating an existing one. It is a write operation (creates new data) and is reversible — the duplicate can be deleted afterward. It does not delete or modify the original task, execute code, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Creates copy of task in same/different list. Preserves original properties.

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Verdict

duplicate_task Rate-limited

duplicate_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": {
    "duplicate_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "duplicate_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about duplicate_task

What does the duplicate_task tool do? +

Creates copy of task in same/different list. Use taskId + optional (listId/listName), or taskName + sourceListName + optional (listId/listName). Preserves original properties. Default: same list as original. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ClickUp MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on duplicate_task? +

Register the ClickUp MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for duplicate_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 ClickUp MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is duplicate_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit duplicate_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the duplicate_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 duplicate_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for duplicate_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 duplicate_task? +

duplicate_task is provided by the ClickUp MCP server (twofeetup/clickup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.