todoist_notification_mark_read

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_notification_mark_read does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents use todoist_notification_mark_read 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_notification_mark_read needs a policy

This tool updates notification metadata reversibly without deleting data or triggering external operations. It is a straightforward state change operation (Write category). Severity is low because notification state changes have minimal blast radius and no direct impact on tasks, projects, or data integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'mark_read' and description states 'Mark a specific notification as read' — this modifies notification state from unread to read.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

todoist_notification_mark_read Rate-limited

todoist_notification_mark_read 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_notification_mark_read": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_notification_mark_read_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Mcp Todoist, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about todoist_notification_mark_read

What does the todoist_notification_mark_read tool do? +

Mark a specific notification as read. 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_notification_mark_read? +

Register the Mcp Todoist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_notification_mark_read: 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_notification_mark_read? +

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_notification_mark_read? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_notification_mark_read 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_notification_mark_read completely? +

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

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