get_bootstrap_status

Check whether the current workspace has been bootstrapped.

SERVERTodos SOURCE@hasna/todos

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/todos/get-bootstrap-status.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_bootstrap_status does on Todos

AI agents call get_bootstrap_status to retrieve information from Todos without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_bootstrap_status is rated Low

This is a simple status check operation that queries the state of the workspace bootstrap process. It returns information only and has no side effects, falling squarely into the Read category with minimal risk.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_bootstrap_status' and description 'Check whether the current workspace has been bootstrapped' indicate a query operation that retrieves status information without modifying, executing, or deleting anything.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_bootstrap_status 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 get_bootstrap_status, this is the rule to start with:

get_bootstrap_status Allowed

get_bootstrap_status is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_bootstrap_status": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about get_bootstrap_status

What does the get_bootstrap_status tool do? +

Check whether the current workspace has been bootstrapped. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Todos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_bootstrap_status? +

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

get_bootstrap_status is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_bootstrap_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_bootstrap_status 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 get_bootstrap_status completely? +

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

get_bootstrap_status 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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