taskwarrior_complete · Taskwarrior MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What taskwarrior_complete does on Taskwarrior MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why taskwarrior_complete needs a policy

Completing a task is a reversible state change (tasks can be reopened/uncompleted in most task managers), placing it in the Write category rather than Destructive. Severity is medium because an AI agent completing arbitrary tasks could disrupt workflow and task tracking, but the operation is not irreversible and does not involve financial transactions or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'taskwarrior_complete' in a task management context indicates marking tasks as finished/done. Sibling tools include taskwarrior_add, taskwarrior_modify, and taskwarrior_delete, establishing a pattern of data modification operations.

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Verdict

taskwarrior_complete Rate-limited

taskwarrior_complete 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": {
    "taskwarrior_complete": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "taskwarrior_complete_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Taskwarrior MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about taskwarrior_complete

What does the taskwarrior_complete tool do? +

taskwarrior_complete. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Taskwarrior 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 taskwarrior_complete? +

Register the Taskwarrior MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for taskwarrior_complete: 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 Taskwarrior MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is taskwarrior_complete? +

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

Can I rate-limit taskwarrior_complete? +

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

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

taskwarrior_complete is provided by the Taskwarrior MCP Server MCP server (tylyan/taskwarrior-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.