import_roadmap · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What import_roadmap does on Todos

AI agents use import_roadmap 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 import_roadmap needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies task roadmap data based on an imported JSON bundle. While it could theoretically be destructive if it overwrites existing roadmaps without safeguards, the description emphasizes 'preview or apply', suggesting deliberate user control. The primary effect is Write (creation/modification of roadmap data) rather than Destructive (irreversible deletion).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'apply a local roadmap JSON bundle' which indicates modification of task/roadmap data. The verb 'apply' combined with 'roadmap' (a structured collection of tasks/plans) suggests creating or updating task-related data structures.

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Verdict

import_roadmap Rate-limited

import_roadmap 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": {
    "import_roadmap": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "import_roadmap_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 import_roadmap

What does the import_roadmap tool do? +

Preview or apply a local roadmap JSON bundle. 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 import_roadmap? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit import_roadmap? +

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

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

import_roadmap 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.