todoist_project_delete

Delete a project from Todoist. This will also delete all tasks and sub-projects within the project.

Server Mcp Todoist @greirson/mcp-todoist
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What todoist_project_delete does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents call todoist_project_delete to permanently remove resources in Mcp Todoist — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why todoist_project_delete needs a policy

This tool irreversibly deletes data at scale (entire projects with their contents). While not a direct financial impact, the loss of all project data, tasks, and sub-projects represents significant damage. Destructive is the appropriate category as it matches the definition of actions that cannot be undone.

From the tool's definition "Delete a project from Todoist. This will also delete all tasks and sub-projects within the project." - The tool permanently removes a project and all associated data (tasks, sub-projects) with no undo mechanism implied.

Questions about todoist_project_delete

What does the todoist_project_delete tool do? +

Delete a project from Todoist. This will also delete all tasks and sub-projects within the project. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Mcp Todoist MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on todoist_project_delete? +

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

todoist_project_delete is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit todoist_project_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_project_delete 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_project_delete completely? +

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

todoist_project_delete 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.

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