request_task_review · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What request_task_review does on Todos

AI agents use request_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 request_task_review needs a policy

Requesting a review creates or modifies a review state/record for a task. This is a Write operation as it initiates a new review request. It is reversible (reviews can be cancelled) and does not execute code, delete data, or involve finances. Medium severity since it affects task workflow state and could trigger notifications or assignments.

From the tool's definition 'Request local review for a task' - triggers a review request action

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

request_task_review Rate-limited

request_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": {
    "request_task_review": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "request_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 request_task_review

What does the request_task_review tool do? +

Request local review for a task. 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 request_task_review? +

Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for request_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 request_task_review? +

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

Can I rate-limit request_task_review? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the request_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 request_task_review completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for request_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 request_task_review? +

request_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.