create_todo · Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_todo does on Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_todo needs a policy

This tool creates a new todo item, which is a Write operation (reversible data creation). The severity is low because todo items are typically low-criticality data; any accidental creation can be easily undone using the sibling delete_todo or update_todo tools. There is no financial impact, code execution, or irreversible destruction involved.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'create_todo' and description states 'Create a new todo item' — a clear data creation operation without side effects beyond reversible creation.

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Verdict

create_todo Rate-limited

create_todo 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": {
    "create_todo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_todo_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 Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_todo

What does the create_todo tool do? +

Create a new todo item. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_todo? +

Register the Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_todo: 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 Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_todo? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_todo? +

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

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

create_todo is provided by the Remote MCP Server on Cloudflare MCP server (sankaramdas/planningmcpproject). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.