todoist_move_task · MCP Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_move_task does on MCP Todoist

AI agents use todoist_move_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_move_task needs a policy

Moving a task between projects is a reversible modification operation. The task itself is not deleted, only its project assignment changes. This constitutes a Write action rather than Destructive (which would involve deletion) or Execute (which would involve code/command execution). Severity is low because the blast radius is limited to reordering/reorganizing tasks without data loss or external system impact.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Move a task to a different project in Todoist' — this modifies task metadata (project association) reversibly without deleting data.

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Verdict

todoist_move_task Rate-limited

todoist_move_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_move_task": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_move_task_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about todoist_move_task

What does the todoist_move_task tool do? +

Move a task to a different project 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_move_task? +

Register the MCP Todoist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_move_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_move_task? +

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_move_task? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_move_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_move_task completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_move_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_move_task? +

todoist_move_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.