list_knowledge_records

List local project knowledge records with optional filters.

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-knowledge-records.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_knowledge_records does on Todos

AI agents call list_knowledge_records 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_knowledge_records is rated Low

This tool queries and retrieves existing knowledge records with optional filtering. It performs no write, delete, or execution operations. The 'list' operation is a standard read-only query that has no side effects on the data being retrieved. Even in the context of a task management system, listing records is a fundamental retrieval operation with minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_knowledge_records' and description states 'List local project knowledge records with optional filters' — uses the verb 'list' which retrieves/queries data without modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_knowledge_records Allowed

list_knowledge_records 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_knowledge_records": {}
  }
}

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_knowledge_records call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_knowledge_records

What does the list_knowledge_records tool do? +

List local project knowledge records with optional filters. 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_knowledge_records? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_knowledge_records? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_knowledge_records 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_knowledge_records completely? +

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

list_knowledge_records 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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