todoist_section_create · Mcp Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_section_create does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents use todoist_section_create 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_create needs a policy

This tool creates a new section (a container for tasks within a project), which is a reversible write operation. It modifies the user's project structure but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is low since creating sections is a normal user operation in task management that can be easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'create' and description states 'Create a new section within a project', indicating data creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

todoist_section_create Rate-limited

todoist_section_create 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_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_section_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about todoist_section_create

What does the todoist_section_create tool do? +

Create a new section within a project in Todoist. 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_create? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_section_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_section_create 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_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_section_create. 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_create? +

todoist_section_create 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.