todo_create_task

Creates a task in Microsoft To Do (via Reminders sync). Task appears in To Do automatically once synced.

SERVERLocal SOURCElocal-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 61 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What todo_create_task does on Local

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`list`	string	—	List name (from todo_list_lists). Defaults to first available list.
`notes`	string	—	Task notes (optional)
`title`	string	Yes	Task title
`confirm`	boolean	—	Must be true to create
`due_date`	string	—	Due date (YYYY-MM-DD, optional)
`priority`	integer	—	Priority: 1=high, 5=medium, 9=low (optional)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why todo_create_task is rated Medium

This tool creates new tasks in Microsoft To Do through the Reminders sync mechanism. Task creation is a Write operation (reversible modification), not Execute (no code/command execution), not Destructive (tasks can be deleted), and not Financial (no money involved). Low severity because misuse would result in unwanted task entries that can be easily removed, with minimal impact on user operations or data integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'todo_create_task' and description explicitly states 'Creates a task' — a reversible data creation operation. Task appears in the To Do application upon sync.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs todo_create_task safely

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

todo_create_task Rate-limited

todo_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": {
    "todo_create_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todo_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 Local, apply this rule, and every todo_create_task call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about todo_create_task

What does the todo_create_task tool do? +

Creates a task in Microsoft To Do (via Reminders sync). Task appears in To Do automatically once synced. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Local MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does todo_create_task accept? +

todo_create_task accepts 6 parameters: list, notes, title, confirm, due_date, priority. Required: title. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on todo_create_task? +

Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todo_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 Local. Nothing to install.

What risk level is todo_create_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit todo_create_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todo_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 todo_create_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todo_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 todo_create_task? +

todo_create_task is provided by the Local MCP server (local-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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