todoist_shared_label_rename · Mcp Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_shared_label_rename does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents use todoist_shared_label_rename 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_shared_label_rename needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies data in a reversible manner. Renaming a label is a write operation that affects multiple workspace items but can be undone by renaming the label back. It is not destructive (no deletion), not financial, and not execute (no code/command execution).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rename a shared label across all items in the workspace. Updates the label name for all team members.' This modifies existing data (label names) but does not delete or irreversibly destroy data.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

todoist_shared_label_rename Rate-limited

todoist_shared_label_rename 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_shared_label_rename": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_shared_label_rename_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_shared_label_rename

What does the todoist_shared_label_rename tool do? +

Rename a shared label across all items in the workspace. Updates the label name for all team members. Requires Todoist Business account. 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_shared_label_rename? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_shared_label_rename? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_shared_label_rename 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_shared_label_rename completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_shared_label_rename. 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_shared_label_rename? +

todoist_shared_label_rename 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.