todo_add

Add a task to the todo list

SERVERClaude Flow SOURCEclaude-flow

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-ruvnet-claude-flow/todo-add.md

WHAT IT DOES

What todo_add does on Claude Flow

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

RISK

Why todo_add is rated Medium

This tool creates a new todo item, which is a Write operation. The action is reversible (the item can be deleted later), involves no code execution or external operations, and has minimal blast radius if misused—at worst, spurious tasks clutter a list. Severity is low because the impact is confined to task management with no financial, destructive, or system-level consequences.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'todo_add' and description 'Add a task to the todo list' indicate creation of new data in a reversible manner.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs todo_add safely

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

todo_add Rate-limited

todo_add 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_add": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todo_add_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 Claude Flow, apply this rule, and every todo_add call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about todo_add

What does the todo_add tool do? +

Add a task to the todo list. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude Flow MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on todo_add? +

Register the Claude Flow MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todo_add: 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 Claude Flow. Nothing to install.

What risk level is todo_add? +

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

Can I rate-limit todo_add? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todo_add 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_add completely? +

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

todo_add is provided by the Claude Flow MCP server (claude-flow). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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