register_local_machine

SERVERTodos SOURCE@hasna/todos

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/todos/register-local-machine.md

WHAT IT DOES

What register_local_machine does on Todos

AI agents use register_local_machine 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.

RISK

Why register_local_machine is rated Medium

This tool performs data modification by creating or updating machine registration records in a registry. It is reversible (entries can be re-registered or removed), so it does not qualify as Destructive. It does not involve code execution, financial transactions, or irreversible deletion.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Register or refresh the local machine in the registry' - this creates or modifies registry entries for the local machine. The verb 'register' indicates creation of a new entry, while 'refresh' suggests updating an existing entry.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

register_local_machine Rate-limited

register_local_machine 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": {
    "register_local_machine": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "register_local_machine_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todos, apply this rule, and every register_local_machine call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about register_local_machine

What does the register_local_machine tool do? +

Register or refresh the local machine in the registry. 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 register_local_machine? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit register_local_machine? +

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

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

register_local_machine 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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