set_release_group · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_release_group does on Todos

AI agents use set_release_group 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_release_group needs a policy

This tool creates new release group records or modifies existing ones in a task management system. These are reversible operations—release groups can be deleted or re-edited. The scope is limited to a local roadmap (not financial transactions or code execution), and the blast radius of misuse is moderate (could create spurious release groupings that confuse project planning).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_release_group' combined with description 'Create or update a local roadmap release grouping' indicates reversible data modification. The verbs 'create or update' are characteristic of Write category operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

set_release_group Rate-limited

set_release_group 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_release_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_release_group_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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_release_group

What does the set_release_group tool do? +

Create or update a local roadmap release grouping. 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_release_group? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_release_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the set_release_group 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_release_group completely? +

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

set_release_group 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.