Update task MCP tool
Updates an existing task with the provided fields.
- 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
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>"
]
}
}Related articles
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