list_calendar_events
List local calendar events derived from tasks, SLA thresholds, runs, and local calendar items.
This record as markdown: /tools/todos/list-calendar-events.md
What list_calendar_events does on Todos
AI agents call list_calendar_events 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 list_calendar_events is rated Low
The tool retrieves and queries calendar events derived from tasks, SLA thresholds, runs, and calendar items. It has no side effects, does not modify, delete, or execute operations. This is a straightforward read operation with minimal risk if misused—an agent would only retrieve event information rather than cause harm.
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states it 'List[s] local calendar events' — a retrieval operation with no modification or deletion of data.
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The rule that runs list_calendar_events 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_calendar_events, this is the rule to start with:
list_calendar_events 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 list_calendar_events call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about list_calendar_events
List local calendar events derived from tasks, SLA thresholds, runs, and local calendar items. 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 list_calendar_events: 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.
list_calendar_events 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 list_calendar_events 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 list_calendar_events. 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.
list_calendar_events 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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