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tasks_tasks_insert

Create a new task [write]

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 Write

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use tasks_tasks_insert to create or modify resources in Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI). Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON TASKS_TASKS_INSERT

Without a policy, an AI agent could call tasks_tasks_insert repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI).

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

google-workspace-tasks.yaml 
tools:
  tasks_tasks_insert:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

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

DETAILS

Tool Name

tasks_tasks_insert

Category

Write

MCP Server

Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI)

Risk Level

Medium

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tasks_tasks_clear Write
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tasks_tasks_move Write
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tasks_tasks_patch Write
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tasks_tasks_update Write
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tasks_tasklists_get Read
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the tasks_tasks_insert tool do?

Create a new task [write]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace Tasks (gws CLI), which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on tasks_tasks_insert?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for tasks_tasks_insert. 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_tasks_insert?

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

Can I rate-limit tasks_tasks_insert?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the tasks_tasks_insert 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_tasks_insert completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for tasks_tasks_insert. 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_tasks_insert?

tasks_tasks_insert 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.

ENFORCE POLICIES ON GOOGLE WORKSPACE TASKS (GWS CLI)

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