move-tasks · Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move-tasks does on Todoist MCP

AI agents use move-tasks to create or update resources in Todoist MCP — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Todoist MCP environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move-tasks needs a policy

Moving tasks changes their metadata (project, section, parent assignment) but does not delete data or create irreversible changes. This is a Write operation: it modifies task properties. Severity is medium because bulk moves could disrupt task organization and workflows, though the action remains reversible. High confidence because the description clearly indicates a modification action.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Move multiple tasks to a project, section, or parent task' — this modifies the organizational structure and parent-child relationships of tasks, which is a reversible data modification operation.

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Verdict

move-tasks Rate-limited

move-tasks 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": {
    "move-tasks": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move-tasks_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about move-tasks

What does the move-tasks tool do? +

Move multiple tasks to a project, section, or parent task. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Todoist MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move-tasks? +

Register the Todoist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move-tasks: 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 Todoist MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is move-tasks? +

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

Can I rate-limit move-tasks? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the move-tasks 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 move-tasks completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for move-tasks. 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 move-tasks? +

move-tasks is provided by the Todoist MCP server (miottid/todoist-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.