list_approval_gates

List local approval gates for a task.

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/list-approval-gates.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_approval_gates does on Todos

AI agents call list_approval_gates 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 list_approval_gates is rated Low

This tool retrieves or lists approval gates associated with a task. It performs a query operation with no side effects, no code execution, and no data modification. It is clearly a Read operation that returns information to the caller.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'list_approval_gates' and description 'List local approval gates for a task' indicate a retrieval operation that queries existing approval gate configurations without modification or execution.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_approval_gates Allowed

list_approval_gates 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": {
    "list_approval_gates": {}
  }
}

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 list_approval_gates call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_approval_gates

What does the list_approval_gates tool do? +

List local approval gates for a task. 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 list_approval_gates? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_approval_gates? +

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

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

list_approval_gates 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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