Update task MCP tool

• MCP tool name: Update_Task
• Data type: Task data type
• Returns: Task MCP response
• Annotations: Not read only, destructive, idempotent, closed world
• Surfaces: GovTribe AI, GovTribe MCP, GovTribe Compact MCP server

Examples

Resolve the task first. Include the current pipeline and pursuit IDs when updating because the action requires them. If you include tag_ids, the provided array replaces the task's full tag set; omit tag_ids to leave tags unchanged.

Update a task priority and add a comment

{
  "tool": "Search_Tasks",
  "arguments": {
    "query": "Review solicitation attachments",
    "fields_to_return": [
      "govtribe_id",
      "name",
      "pipeline",
      "pursuit",
      "owner",
      "priority"
    ]
  }
}

{
  "tool": "Update_Task",
  "arguments": {
    "task_id": "<task_govtribe_id>",
    "pipeline_id": "<pipeline_govtribe_id>",
    "pursuit_id": "<pursuit_govtribe_id>",
    "owner_model_id": "<user_govtribe_id>",
    "name": "Review solicitation attachments",
    "description": "Capture response requirements and compliance gaps for the team.",
    "dueDate": "2026-06-18",
    "priority": "urgent",
    "comment": "Raised priority after amendment review.",
    "tag_ids": [
      "<tag_govtribe_id>"
    ]
  }
}

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