list_tasks_by_project
AI agents call list_tasks_by_project to retrieve information from MCP OmniFocus without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
This tool retrieves/queries tasks filtered by project without modifying or deleting data. It has no side effects and poses minimal risk if misused by an AI agent—worst case is information disclosure of task data the user already has access to.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_tasks_by_project' indicates a retrieval operation. No description provided, but the naming convention and context among sibling tools (list_inbox, list_perspectives, list_projects, list_tags, list_tasks) clearly establish this as a read-only…
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list_tasks_by_project. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP OmniFocus MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the MCP OmniFocus MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_tasks_by_project: 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 MCP OmniFocus. Nothing to install.
list_tasks_by_project is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_tasks_by_project 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for list_tasks_by_project. 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.
list_tasks_by_project is provided by the MCP OmniFocus MCP server (someposer/mcp-omnifocus). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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