todoist_close_task · MCP Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_close_task does on MCP Todoist

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why todoist_close_task needs a policy

Closing/marking a task as completed is a reversible modification of task state (the task can be reopened). This does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, move money, or trigger external operations—it simply updates a boolean or status field. While it modifies data, the operation is non-destructive and can be undone by reopening the task. This fits the Write category: creates or modifies data reversibly.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'todoist_close_task' and description 'Mark a task as completed in Todoist' indicate a state modification operation that marks a task's completion status.

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Verdict

todoist_close_task Rate-limited

todoist_close_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": {
    "todoist_close_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_close_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about todoist_close_task

What does the todoist_close_task tool do? +

Mark a task as completed in Todoist. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MCP Todoist MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on todoist_close_task? +

Register the MCP Todoist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_close_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 MCP Todoist. Nothing to install.

What risk level is todoist_close_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_close_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_close_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 todoist_close_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_close_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 todoist_close_task? +

todoist_close_task is provided by the MCP Todoist MCP server (kentaroh7777/mcp-todoist). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.