record_task_review · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What record_task_review does on Todos

AI agents use record_task_review 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 record_task_review needs a policy

This tool writes/updates review state for a task (approval, change requests, or reopen), which is a reversible modification to task metadata. It does not execute code, delete data, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Record local task review approval, requested changes, or reopen state

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

record_task_review Rate-limited

record_task_review 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": {
    "record_task_review": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "record_task_review_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 record_task_review

What does the record_task_review tool do? +

Record local task review approval, requested changes, or reopen state. 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 record_task_review? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit record_task_review? +

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

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

record_task_review 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.