todoist_project_invite · Mcp Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_project_invite does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents use todoist_project_invite 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_project_invite needs a policy

This tool creates/modifies state by sending an invitation and establishing a new user relationship on a project. It's reversible (the invitation can be declined or the user removed later), so it doesn't qualify as Destructive. It doesn't execute arbitrary code or move money, so Execute and Financial don't apply.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Invite a user to collaborate on a project by email' — creates a new collaboration invitation record in Todoist.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

todoist_project_invite Rate-limited

todoist_project_invite 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_project_invite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_project_invite_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_project_invite

What does the todoist_project_invite tool do? +

Invite a user to collaborate on a project by email. The invitee will receive an email notification. 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_project_invite? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_project_invite? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_project_invite 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_invite completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_project_invite. 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_invite? +

todoist_project_invite 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.