ticktick_create_habit · TickTick MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What ticktick_create_habit does on TickTick MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why ticktick_create_habit needs a policy

This tool creates a new habit record in TickTick, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or involve financial transactions. The blast radius is minimal—a mistakenly created habit can be easily deleted or archived by the user or another tool call. Severity is low because habit creation is a benign administrative task with no safety-critical implications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'ticktick_create_habit' and description 'Create a new habit to track' indicate data creation. The verb 'Create' and the context of a task/habit management system confirm this is a write operation that adds new data without deletion or irreversible…

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

ticktick_create_habit Rate-limited

ticktick_create_habit 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": {
    "ticktick_create_habit": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "ticktick_create_habit_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 TickTick MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about ticktick_create_habit

What does the ticktick_create_habit tool do? +

Create a new habit to track. It is categorised as a Write tool in the TickTick MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on ticktick_create_habit? +

Register the TickTick MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for ticktick_create_habit: 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 TickTick MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is ticktick_create_habit? +

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

Can I rate-limit ticktick_create_habit? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the ticktick_create_habit 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 ticktick_create_habit completely? +

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

ticktick_create_habit is provided by the TickTick MCP Server MCP server (mostafasuliman/ticktick-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.