taskwarrior_stop · Taskwarrior MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What taskwarrior_stop does on Taskwarrior MCP Server

AI agents use taskwarrior_stop 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_stop needs a policy

This tool modifies the state of a task by stopping the active timer/tracking on it. This is a reversible state change (work can be resumed), making it a Write operation. The blast radius is low since it only affects task tracking state.

From the tool's definition Stop working on a task

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

taskwarrior_stop Rate-limited

taskwarrior_stop 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_stop": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "taskwarrior_stop_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_stop

What does the taskwarrior_stop tool do? +

Stop working on a task. 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_stop? +

Register the Taskwarrior MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for taskwarrior_stop: 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_stop? +

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

Can I rate-limit taskwarrior_stop? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the taskwarrior_stop 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_stop completely? +

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

taskwarrior_stop 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.