todoist_projects_reorder · Mcp Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_projects_reorder does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents use todoist_projects_reorder 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_projects_reorder needs a policy

The tool modifies project metadata (ordering) without deleting or creating projects. This is a Write operation because it updates existing data in a reversible manner. Severity is medium because reordering projects affects user interface organization and workflow but does not cause data loss or destructive changes. The blast radius is limited to the user's project sidebar layout.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Reorder projects by specifying their new positions. Controls project ordering in the sidebar.' This modifies the order/state of existing projects, which is a reversible change to user data structure.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

todoist_projects_reorder Rate-limited

todoist_projects_reorder 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_projects_reorder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_projects_reorder_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about todoist_projects_reorder

What does the todoist_projects_reorder tool do? +

Reorder projects by specifying their new positions. Controls project ordering in the sidebar. 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_projects_reorder? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_projects_reorder? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_projects_reorder 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_projects_reorder completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_projects_reorder. 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_projects_reorder? +

todoist_projects_reorder 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.