add_todo

A write tool on the Coach AI MCP server.

SERVERCoach AI SOURCE94aharris/coach-ai

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What add_todo does on Coach AI

AI agents use add_todo to create or update resources in Coach AI, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Coach AI environment.

RISK

Why add_todo is rated Medium

This tool creates or adds new task records in a task management system, which is a reversible write operation. It has no side effects beyond data creation, does not execute code or external operations, and does not delete or move funds. The blast radius of misuse is low—erroneous tasks can be deleted or corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_todo' combined with sibling tools including 'complete_todo' and 'delete_todo' indicate a task management system. The name suggests creation of new task items.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs add_todo safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Coach AI, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For add_todo, this is the rule to start with:

add_todo Rate-limited

add_todo stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "add_todo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_todo_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Coach AI, apply this rule, and every add_todo call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about add_todo

What does the add_todo tool do? +

add_todo is a write tool on the Coach AI MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Coach AI MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on add_todo? +

Register the Coach AI MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_todo: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Coach AI. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_todo? +

add_todo is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit add_todo? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_todo rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block add_todo completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for add_todo. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides add_todo? +

add_todo is provided by the Coach AI MCP server (94aharris/coach-ai). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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