basecamp_update_todo · Basecamp MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What basecamp_update_todo does on Basecamp MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why basecamp_update_todo needs a policy

An AI agent can call basecamp_update_todo faster than any human can review — one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Basecamp MCP Server by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

basecamp_update_todo Rate-limited

basecamp_update_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": {
    "basecamp_update_todo": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "basecamp_update_todo_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about basecamp_update_todo

What does the basecamp_update_todo tool do? +

Update a todo item. Use partial content operations when possible to save on token usage. ${htmlRules}. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Basecamp 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 basecamp_update_todo? +

Register the Basecamp MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for basecamp_update_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 Basecamp MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is basecamp_update_todo? +

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

Can I rate-limit basecamp_update_todo? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the basecamp_update_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 basecamp_update_todo completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for basecamp_update_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 basecamp_update_todo? +

basecamp_update_todo is provided by the Basecamp MCP Server MCP server (stefanoverna/basecamp-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.