todoist_delete_task

Delete a task from Todoist by searching for it by name

SERVERTodoist MCP Server SOURCEabhiz123/todoist-mcp-server

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

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WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_delete_task does on Todoist MCP Server

AI agents call todoist_delete_task to permanently remove resources in Todoist MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why todoist_delete_task is rated Critical

Deletion is a destructive operation that cannot be undone. The tool removes tasks permanently from the user's task list. While the blast radius is somewhat limited to Todoist data (not system-wide), the irreversible nature of deletion and the potential for an AI agent to misidentify and delete the wrong task based on name-matching makes this high severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete a task from Todoist'. This action irreversibly removes data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs todoist_delete_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_delete_task, this is the rule to start with:

todoist_delete_task Hidden

todoist_delete_task is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "todoist_delete_task"
  ]
}

RESTRICT 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_delete_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about todoist_delete_task

What does the todoist_delete_task tool do? +

Delete a task from Todoist by searching for it by name. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Todoist MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on todoist_delete_task? +

Register the Todoist MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_delete_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_delete_task? +

todoist_delete_task is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit todoist_delete_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_delete_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_delete_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_delete_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_delete_task? +

todoist_delete_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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