start_task

MCP tool from Herald by kOlapsis

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

How to use it

Project documentation lists start_task for the Herald MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), then check which tools your installed version makes available. Tool availability can depend on configuration and credentials. A server handshake does not verify this tool’s behavior. See the full listing for setup details.

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cancel_task

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

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).