set_capacity_profile · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_capacity_profile does on Todos

AI agents use set_capacity_profile 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 set_capacity_profile needs a policy

This tool creates or updates a capacity profile, which is a data modification operation. It's reversible (can be updated again or deleted), so it doesn't fall into Destructive. It doesn't execute external commands, access financial systems, or merely read data. Write is the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create or update' which are Write operations. The function modifies local configuration (capacity profile) reversibly.

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Verdict

set_capacity_profile Rate-limited

set_capacity_profile 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": {
    "set_capacity_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_capacity_profile_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 set_capacity_profile

What does the set_capacity_profile tool do? +

Create or update a local agent capacity profile. 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 set_capacity_profile? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_capacity_profile? +

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

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

set_capacity_profile 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.