quick_add · Todoist MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What quick_add does on Todoist MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why quick_add needs a policy

quick_add performs task creation, which modifies Todoist's data store by adding new records. This is a Write action (reversible), not Read (no retrieval), Execute (no arbitrary code execution), Destructive (not permanent/irreversible), Financial (no money movement), or Other.

From the tool's definition Tool creates tasks in Todoist via natural language input ('add a task'). Described as 'Quickly add a task' with parsing of task attributes (dates, priorities, labels, projects). This is a reversible write operation—tasks can be deleted or modified afterward.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

quick_add Rate-limited

quick_add 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": {
    "quick_add": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "quick_add_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about quick_add

What does the quick_add tool do? +

Quickly add a task using natural language. Todoist will parse dates, priorities, labels, and projects from the text. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Todoist 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 quick_add? +

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

What risk level is quick_add? +

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

Can I rate-limit quick_add? +

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

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

quick_add is provided by the Todoist MCP Server MCP server (rauf543/todoist-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.