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tasks_tasklists_get

Get a task list by ID [read]

Part of the Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI) MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

gws mcp -s tasks Read

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents call tasks_tasklists_get to retrieve information from Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI) without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions — but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON TASKS_TASKLISTS_GET

Even though tasks_tasklists_get only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

google-workspace-tasks.yaml 
tools:
  tasks_tasklists_get:
    rules:
      - action: allow

See the full Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI) policy for all 14 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

tasks_tasklists_get

Category

Read

MCP Server

Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI)

Risk Level

Low

MORE GOOGLE WORKSPACE TASKS (GWS CLI) TOOLS

tasks_tasklists_list Read
List task lists [read]
tasks_tasks_get Read
Get a task by ID [read]
tasks_tasks_list Read
List tasks in a task list [read]
tasks_tasklists_insert Write
Create a new task list [write]
tasks_tasklists_patch Write
Patch a task list [write]
tasks_tasklists_update Write
Update a task list [write]
tasks_tasks_clear Write
Clear all completed tasks from a task list [write]
tasks_tasks_insert Write
Create a new task [write]

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the tasks_tasklists_get tool do?

Get a task list by ID [read]. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI), which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on tasks_tasklists_get?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for tasks_tasklists_get. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI) MCP server.

What risk level is tasks_tasklists_get?

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

Can I rate-limit tasks_tasklists_get?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tasks_tasklists_get rule in your Intercept 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 tasks_tasklists_get completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for tasks_tasklists_get. 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 tasks_tasklists_get?

tasks_tasklists_get is provided by the Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI) MCP server (gws mcp -s tasks). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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