retrieve_tasks

Retrieves a specific task. This endpoint can be used for any task type - contact requests, rental owner requests, resident requests or to do\

SERVERWpm Mcp Server SOURCEwpm-mcp-server-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/wpm-mcp-server/retrieve-tasks.md

WHAT IT DOES

What retrieve_tasks does on Wpm Mcp Server

AI agents call retrieve_tasks to retrieve information from Wpm Mcp Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why retrieve_tasks is rated Low

This tool fetches task information (contact requests, rental owner requests, resident requests, or to-do items) without modifying, executing operations, or affecting financial data. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal security risk—the worst case is unauthorized access to task information.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'retrieve_tasks' and description states 'Retrieves a specific task', indicating data retrieval with no modification or side effects.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs retrieve_tasks safely

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

retrieve_tasks Allowed

retrieve_tasks is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "retrieve_tasks": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Wpm Mcp Server, apply this rule, and every retrieve_tasks call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about retrieve_tasks

What does the retrieve_tasks tool do? +

Retrieves a specific task. This endpoint can be used for any task type - contact requests, rental owner requests, resident requests or to do\. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Wpm Mcp Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on retrieve_tasks? +

Register the Wpm Mcp Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for retrieve_tasks: 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 Wpm Mcp Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is retrieve_tasks? +

retrieve_tasks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit retrieve_tasks? +

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

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

retrieve_tasks is provided by the Wpm Mcp Server MCP server (wpm-mcp-server-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

KEEP EXPLORING

More on Wpm Mcp Server, and thousands of servers like it.

This server

All 420 Wpm Mcp Server tools →

Across the catalogue

list_tasks on 0rca Dojo MCP Server → The MCP Attack Database →

Guides

Roll out MCP under one policy →Data exfiltration →MCP token cost →