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What get_tasks_changed_since does on Todos
AI agents call get_tasks_changed_since 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.
Why get_tasks_changed_since is rated Low
This tool retrieves or lists task data based on a timestamp filter. It performs a read-only query operation without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing anything. The use of 'List' in the description confirms it is a data retrieval function.
From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_tasks_changed_since' and description 'List tasks changed since an ISO timestamp' indicate a query/retrieval operation with no side effects.
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The rule that runs get_tasks_changed_since 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_tasks_changed_since, this is the rule to start with:
get_tasks_changed_since is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todos, apply this rule, and every get_tasks_changed_since call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about get_tasks_changed_since
List tasks changed since an ISO timestamp. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Todos MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_tasks_changed_since: 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.
get_tasks_changed_since is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_tasks_changed_since 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 get_tasks_changed_since. 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.
get_tasks_changed_since 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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