todo_list_tasks

Lists tasks from a Microsoft To Do list (or any Reminders list). Syncs via macOS Reminders.

SERVERLocal SOURCElocal-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 30 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/com-local-mcp-local-mcp/todo-list-tasks.md

WHAT IT DOES

What todo_list_tasks does on Local

AI agents call todo_list_tasks to retrieve information from Local without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`list`	string	—	List name (from todo_list_lists). Leave empty to show all.
`limit`	integer	—	Max tasks to return (default 50)
`include_completed`	boolean	—	Include completed tasks (default false)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why todo_list_tasks is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries task data from Microsoft To Do or macOS Reminders. It performs a read-only operation (list) with no capability to create, modify, delete, or execute actions. The blast radius of misuse is minimal—an agent could only view task information it is already authorized to access. This is a standard Read category tool.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Lists tasks' from a To Do/Reminders list. The verb 'Lists' indicates data retrieval without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs todo_list_tasks 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_list_tasks, this is the rule to start with:

todo_list_tasks Allowed

todo_list_tasks is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "todo_list_tasks": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about todo_list_tasks

What does the todo_list_tasks tool do? +

Lists tasks from a Microsoft To Do list (or any Reminders list). Syncs via macOS Reminders. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Local MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does todo_list_tasks accept? +

todo_list_tasks accepts 3 parameters: list, limit, include_completed. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on todo_list_tasks? +

Register the Local MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todo_list_tasks: 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_list_tasks? +

todo_list_tasks is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit todo_list_tasks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todo_list_tasks 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_list_tasks completely? +

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

todo_list_tasks 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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