todoist_section_archive · Mcp Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_section_archive does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents use todoist_section_archive 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_section_archive needs a policy

This tool modifies data (archives a section and its tasks) but does not permanently delete it. Archived sections remain recoverable, making this a reversible Write operation rather than Destructive. The impact is medium severity as it affects visibility and access to tasks for all users, but does not constitute data loss or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Archive a section. Archived sections are hidden but not deleted. Tasks in the section are also archived.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

todoist_section_archive Rate-limited

todoist_section_archive 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_section_archive": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_section_archive_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about todoist_section_archive

What does the todoist_section_archive tool do? +

Archive a section. Archived sections are hidden but not deleted. Tasks in the section are also archived. 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_section_archive? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_section_archive? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_section_archive 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_section_archive completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_section_archive. 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_section_archive? +

todoist_section_archive 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.