list_task_findings

List compact local findings with bounded output.

SERVERTodos SOURCE@hasna/todos

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What list_task_findings does on Todos

AI agents call list_task_findings 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_task_findings is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries task findings data without side effects. It performs a bounded list operation, typical of Read category tools. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The bounded output suggests safety-conscious design for listing operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'list_task_findings' and description states 'List compact local findings with bounded output.' The verb 'list' and action of retrieving/querying findings data with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution indicates a read-only operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

list_task_findings Allowed

list_task_findings 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_task_findings": {}
  }
}

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_task_findings call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about list_task_findings

What does the list_task_findings tool do? +

List compact local findings with bounded output. 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_task_findings? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit list_task_findings? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the list_task_findings 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_task_findings completely? +

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

list_task_findings 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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