move_board_card · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_board_card does on Todos

AI agents use move_board_card to create or update resources in Todos — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Todos environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_board_card needs a policy

This is a Write operation because it modifies existing data (task/plan card workflow state) in a reversible manner. It changes the position or status of a card within a workflow system, but does not delete data, execute external code, or trigger financial transactions. The impact is moderate since incorrect moves could disrupt task organization or workflows, but the change is easily reversible.

From the tool's definition The tool moves a task card to a different lane or workflow status, which modifies the state of task management data. The description uses 'move' and 'target', indicating a state change operation rather than deletion or financial impact.

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Verdict

move_board_card Rate-limited

move_board_card stays usable, but capped — an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "move_board_card": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_board_card_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Todos, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about move_board_card

What does the move_board_card tool do? +

Move a task or plan card to a target lane or explicit workflow status. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Todos MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on move_board_card? +

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

move_board_card is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit move_board_card? +

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

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

move_board_card 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.