generate_branch_work_plan

Generate a safe step-by-step branch integration work plan for agents.

SERVERTodos SOURCE@hasna/todos

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/todos/generate-branch-work-plan.md

WHAT IT DOES

What generate_branch_work_plan does on Todos

AI agents use generate_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.

RISK

Why generate_branch_work_plan is rated Medium

This tool creates new plan artifacts in a task management system. While it does not destructively delete data, execute arbitrary code, or move money, it does create/write structured task planning data. The severity is medium because misuse could lead to poorly constructed integration plans that might misdirect an AI agent's workflow, but the effect is reversible (plans can be modified or deleted).

From the tool's definition Tool generates and creates a 'work plan' which is data that gets stored/modified in the system. The description indicates it 'generates' a plan (creates new structured data) rather than retrieving existing plans.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs generate_branch_work_plan safely

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

generate_branch_work_plan Rate-limited

generate_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": {
    "generate_branch_work_plan": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "generate_branch_work_plan_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todos, apply this rule, and every generate_branch_work_plan call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about generate_branch_work_plan

What does the generate_branch_work_plan tool do? +

Generate a safe step-by-step branch integration work plan for agents. 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 generate_branch_work_plan? +

Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for generate_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 generate_branch_work_plan? +

generate_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 generate_branch_work_plan? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the generate_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 generate_branch_work_plan completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for generate_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 generate_branch_work_plan? +

generate_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.

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