rename-shared-label · Todoist MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What rename-shared-label does on Todoist MCP

AI agents use rename-shared-label 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 rename-shared-label needs a policy

This tool modifies existing data (a label's name) but does so reversibly, fitting the Write category. Severity is medium because renaming a shared label could affect multiple users/tasks that reference it, potentially causing confusion or requiring coordination, but the change is non-destructive and can be corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rename a shared label in Todoist' — renaming is a modification operation that updates existing data (the label name) reversibly. The operation can be undone by renaming again to the previous name.

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Verdict

rename-shared-label Rate-limited

rename-shared-label 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": {
    "rename-shared-label": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "rename-shared-label_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 Todoist MCP, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about rename-shared-label

What does the rename-shared-label tool do? +

Rename a shared label in Todoist. 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 rename-shared-label? +

Register the Todoist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for rename-shared-label: 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 rename-shared-label? +

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

Can I rate-limit rename-shared-label? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the rename-shared-label 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 rename-shared-label completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for rename-shared-label. 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 rename-shared-label? +

rename-shared-label 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.