create_goal_workflow · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_goal_workflow does on Todos

AI agents use create_goal_workflow 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_goal_workflow needs a policy

This tool creates new task planning structures (goals and step tasks) which reversibly modifies the task management data store. It does not execute external commands, delete data, move money, or trigger irreversible operations. The 'local-only' constraint further limits blast radius to the todo/workflow system itself.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a /goal-style plan with decomposed step tasks' — the verb 'Create' indicates data creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

create_goal_workflow Rate-limited

create_goal_workflow 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_goal_workflow": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_goal_workflow_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_goal_workflow

What does the create_goal_workflow tool do? +

Create a /goal-style plan with decomposed step tasks (local-only). 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_goal_workflow? +

Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_goal_workflow: 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_goal_workflow? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_goal_workflow? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_goal_workflow 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_goal_workflow completely? +

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

create_goal_workflow 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.