plan_add_task · Memory Bank MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What plan_add_task does on Memory Bank MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why plan_add_task needs a policy

An AI agent can call plan_add_task faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Memory Bank MCP Server by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

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Verdict

plan_add_task Rate-limited

plan_add_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": {
    "plan_add_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "plan_add_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about plan_add_task

What does the plan_add_task tool do? +

添加新任务到任务列表. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Memory Bank 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 plan_add_task? +

Register the Memory Bank MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for plan_add_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 Memory Bank MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is plan_add_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit plan_add_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the plan_add_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 plan_add_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for plan_add_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 plan_add_task? +

plan_add_task is provided by the Memory Bank MCP Server MCP server (yywdandan/memory-bank-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.