Create a reusable task template. Optionally include a tasks array to define a multi-task template with dependencies and variable placeholders ({name} syntax). Use variables to define typed variable definitions with defaults and required flags.
AI agents use create_template 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.
This tool creates new data structures (task templates) that persist in the system, making it a Write operation. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. The severity is medium because misconfigured templates or templates created with malicious placeholders could affect downstream task execution, but the immediate impact is limited to template creation.
From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a reusable task template' — the verb 'Create' and the action of defining new templates with tasks, dependencies, and variable placeholders indicate data creation.
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Create a reusable task template. Optionally include a tasks array to define a multi-task template with dependencies and variable placeholders ({name} syntax). Use variables to define typed variable definitions with defaults and required flags. 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.
Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_template: 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.
create_template is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_template 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for create_template. 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.
create_template 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.
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