todoist_create_task

Create a new task in Todoist with optional description, due date, and priority

SERVERTodoist MCP Server SOURCEabhiz123/todoist-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_create_task does on Todoist MCP Server

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

RISK

Why todoist_create_task is rated Medium

This tool creates new tasks reversibly in Todoist. While it modifies user data, the action is not destructive (can be undone by deletion) and does not involve financial transactions or code execution. The medium severity reflects that creating many unwanted tasks could clutter a user's task list but remains remediable. Confidence is high due to explicit 'create' semantics in both name and description.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new task in Todoist' — creates new data entries.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs todoist_create_task safely

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

todoist_create_task Rate-limited

todoist_create_task 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": {
    "todoist_create_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_create_task_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 Todoist MCP Server, apply this rule, and every todoist_create_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about todoist_create_task

What does the todoist_create_task tool do? +

Create a new task in Todoist with optional description, due date, and priority. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Todoist MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on todoist_create_task? +

Register the Todoist MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_create_task: 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 Todoist MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is todoist_create_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_create_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_create_task 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 todoist_create_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_create_task. 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 todoist_create_task? +

todoist_create_task is provided by the Todoist MCP Server MCP server (abhiz123/todoist-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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