list_knowledge_snapshots

List stored project knowledge snapshots.

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-snapshots.md

WHAT IT DOES

What list_knowledge_snapshots does on Todos

AI agents call list_knowledge_snapshots 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_snapshots is rated Low

This tool queries and returns existing knowledge snapshots without modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation typical of task management systems for retrieving historical project knowledge data. No destructive, financial, or executable actions are involved.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'List stored project knowledge snapshots' - purely a retrieval operation with no side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_knowledge_snapshots Allowed

list_knowledge_snapshots 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_snapshots": {}
  }
}

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_snapshots call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_knowledge_snapshots

What does the list_knowledge_snapshots tool do? +

List stored project knowledge snapshots. 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_snapshots? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_knowledge_snapshots? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_knowledge_snapshots 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_snapshots completely? +

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

list_knowledge_snapshots 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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