todoist_list_tasks

List active Todoist tasks, optionally by project or filter.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 31 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/todoist-list-tasks.md

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_list_tasks does on UnClick

AI agents call todoist_list_tasks to retrieve information from UnClick 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
`filter`	string	—	Todoist filter query (e.g. 'today', 'overdue')
`api_token`	string	Yes	Todoist API token
`project_id`	string	—	Limit to one project id

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why todoist_list_tasks is rated Low

This tool retrieves and queries existing task data from Todoist without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any actions. It is a pure data retrieval operation with no side effects, making it a Read category tool with low severity since task listing poses minimal risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List active Todoist tasks' with optional filtering. No modification, deletion, or execution of external operations occurs.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs todoist_list_tasks safely

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

todoist_list_tasks Allowed

todoist_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": {
    "todoist_list_tasks": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about todoist_list_tasks

What does the todoist_list_tasks tool do? +

List active Todoist tasks, optionally by project or filter. It is categorised as a Read tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

What parameters does todoist_list_tasks accept? +

todoist_list_tasks accepts 3 parameters: filter, api_token, project_id. Required: api_token. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on todoist_list_tasks? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_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 UnClick. Nothing to install.

What risk level is todoist_list_tasks? +

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_list_tasks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_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 todoist_list_tasks completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_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 todoist_list_tasks? +

todoist_list_tasks is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/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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