list_task_templates

List reusable task templates owned by the current user. Templates define default title, content, priority, tags, and capabilities for quickly creating new tasks.

SERVERTodo for AI MCP Server SOURCEtodo-for-ai/todo-for-ai-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/todo-for-ai-todo-for-ai-mcp/list-task-templates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_task_templates does on Todo for AI MCP Server

AI agents call list_task_templates to retrieve information from Todo for AI MCP Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why list_task_templates is rated Low

Even though list_task_templates only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs list_task_templates safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Todo for AI MCP Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For list_task_templates, this is the rule to start with:

list_task_templates Allowed

list_task_templates is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "list_task_templates": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todo for AI MCP Server, apply this rule, and every list_task_templates call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_task_templates

What does the list_task_templates tool do? +

List reusable task templates owned by the current user. Templates define default title, content, priority, tags, and capabilities for quickly creating new tasks. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on list_task_templates? +

Register the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for list_task_templates: 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 Todo for AI MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is list_task_templates? +

list_task_templates is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit list_task_templates? +

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

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

list_task_templates is provided by the Todo for AI MCP Server MCP server (todo-for-ai/todo-for-ai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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