todoist_subtask_promote · Mcp Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_subtask_promote does on Mcp Todoist

AI agents use todoist_subtask_promote 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_subtask_promote needs a policy

This tool creates a structural modification to existing data (task relationships) rather than creating new records or executing external operations. While reversible, it alters task organization in a way that could affect project structure and workflows if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition The tool 'todoist_subtask_promote' modifies task hierarchy by removing the parent relationship of a subtask, promoting it to a main task. This is a structural change to task data that is reversible (can be demoted back).

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Verdict

todoist_subtask_promote Rate-limited

todoist_subtask_promote 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_subtask_promote": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_subtask_promote_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_subtask_promote

What does the todoist_subtask_promote tool do? +

Promote a subtask to a main task (remove parent relationship). 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_subtask_promote? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_subtask_promote? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the todoist_subtask_promote 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_subtask_promote completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for todoist_subtask_promote. 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_subtask_promote? +

todoist_subtask_promote 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.