set_policy_pack

Create or update a local policy pack for task done gates.

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/set-policy-pack.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_policy_pack does on Todos

AI agents use set_policy_pack 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 set_policy_pack is rated Medium

This tool creates or updates policy packs, which is a reversible data modification operation. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), involve financial transactions (Financial), or perform read-only queries (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_policy_pack' and description 'Create or update a local policy pack for task done gates' indicates creation or modification of policy configuration data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

set_policy_pack Rate-limited

set_policy_pack 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_policy_pack": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_policy_pack_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 set_policy_pack call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_policy_pack

What does the set_policy_pack tool do? +

Create or update a local policy pack for task done gates. 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_policy_pack? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_policy_pack? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_policy_pack 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_policy_pack completely? +

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

set_policy_pack 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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