todo_create · MCP TODO Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todo_create does on MCP TODO Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why todo_create needs a policy

This tool creates a new TODO item, which is a reversible operation that modifies data by adding a record. Write operations have low severity because they do not permanently destroy data or execute arbitrary code; the created item can be updated or deleted if needed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'todo_create' and description 'Create a new TODO item' indicate data creation. The server description mentions 'full CRUD operations' confirming this is a write operation.

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Verdict

todo_create Rate-limited

todo_create 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": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todo_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about todo_create

What does the todo_create tool do? +

Create a new TODO item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP TODO Server 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_create? +

Register the MCP TODO Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todo_create: 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 MCP TODO Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is todo_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit todo_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todo_create 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 completely? +

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

todo_create is provided by the MCP TODO Server MCP server (javascripto/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.