todoist_add_comment · Todoist MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What todoist_add_comment does on Todoist MCP Server

AI agents use todoist_add_comment 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 todoist_add_comment needs a policy

This tool creates new data (a comment on a task) reversibly—comments can be edited or deleted. This is a Write operation. Severity is medium because while comments are not critical data, adding unwanted or spam comments could clutter tasks and require cleanup. The empty description lowers confidence slightly, but the name and server context clearly indicate the function.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'todoist_add_comment' indicates comment creation. Server description states the system supports 'comments' as a managed resource. Adding a comment creates new data in Todoist.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

todoist_add_comment Rate-limited

todoist_add_comment 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": {
    "todoist_add_comment": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "todoist_add_comment_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 Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about todoist_add_comment

What does the todoist_add_comment tool do? +

todoist_add_comment. 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 todoist_add_comment? +

Register the Todoist MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for todoist_add_comment: 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 todoist_add_comment? +

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

Can I rate-limit todoist_add_comment? +

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

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

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