cancel_task

MCP tool from Herald by kOlapsis

Cancel a running or queued task. Optionally revert Git changes.

How to use it

cancel_task is exposed by the Herald MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the cancel_task tool becomes available to the model automatically. See the full listing for setup details and every tool this server provides.

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Other tools in Herald (9)

check_task

Check status and progress. Optionally include recent output.

get_diff

Git diff for a task's branch or uncommitted changes.

get_logs

View logs and activity history.

get_result

Get the full result of a completed task (summary, full, or json).

herald_push

Push a Claude Code session to Herald for remote monitoring and continuation from another device.

list_projects

List configured projects with Git status.

list_tasks

List tasks with filters — status, project, time range.

read_file

Read a file from a project (path-safe — cannot escape project root).

start_task

Launch a Claude Code task. Returns an ID immediately. Supports priority, timeout, session resumption, and Git branch options.