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

start_task is exposed by the Herald MCP server. Add the server to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf and others), and the start_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)

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).