create_saved_view · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What create_saved_view does on Todos

AI agents use create_saved_view 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_saved_view needs a policy

This tool creates or persists a new saved view object, which is a reversible modification to the task management system's configuration state. It does not read sensitive data in an unusual way (Read), execute arbitrary code (Execute), delete data (Destructive), or move money (Financial). Creating a saved view is a typical Write operation—the configuration can be updated or deleted if needed.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_saved_view' and description 'Create a saved search filter/view' indicate creation of a new persistent object (a view/filter configuration).

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Verdict

create_saved_view Rate-limited

create_saved_view 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_saved_view": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_saved_view_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_saved_view

What does the create_saved_view tool do? +

Create a saved search filter/view. 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_saved_view? +

Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_saved_view: 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_saved_view? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_saved_view? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_saved_view 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_saved_view completely? +

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

create_saved_view 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.