create_branch_work_plan · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_branch_work_plan does on Todos

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_branch_work_plan needs a policy

The tool creates new work plan objects/files based on input data (tasks, plans, git status). This is a Write operation—it generates and stores new data that can be modified or deleted later.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Create' a work plan, which involves creating and storing new data structures. The term 'Create' combined with 'work plan from task or plan files' indicates reversible data creation.

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Verdict

create_branch_work_plan Rate-limited

create_branch_work_plan 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_branch_work_plan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_branch_work_plan_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 Todos, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_branch_work_plan

What does the create_branch_work_plan tool do? +

Create a local branch-safe work plan from task or plan files, local file conflicts, and git status. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Todos 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_branch_work_plan? +

Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_branch_work_plan: 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 Todos. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_branch_work_plan? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_branch_work_plan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_branch_work_plan 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_branch_work_plan completely? +

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

create_branch_work_plan is provided by the Todos MCP server (@hasna/todos). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.