todoist_update_project · MCP Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_update_project does on MCP Todoist

AI agents use todoist_update_project 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_update_project needs a policy

This tool modifies project metadata (name, description, settings, etc.) in Todoist but does not delete data (which would be Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), or move money (Financial). Updates to project properties are reversible—they can be undone by updating again.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'todoist_update_project' and description states 'Update an existing project in Todoist'. The verb 'update' indicates modification of existing data in a reversible manner.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

todoist_update_project Rate-limited

todoist_update_project 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_update_project": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_update_project_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about todoist_update_project

What does the todoist_update_project tool do? +

Update an existing 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_update_project? +

Register the MCP Todoist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_update_project: 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_update_project? +

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_update_project? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_update_project 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_update_project completely? +

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

todoist_update_project 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.