snooze_reminder · Todos MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What snooze_reminder does on Todos

AI agents use snooze_reminder 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 snooze_reminder needs a policy

This tool modifies an existing reminder by updating its scheduled time (snoozing it), which is a reversible write operation with minimal blast radius — it only affects the timing of a notification/reminder.

From the tool's definition Snooze a reminder until a later ISO datetime

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

snooze_reminder Rate-limited

snooze_reminder 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": {
    "snooze_reminder": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "snooze_reminder_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 snooze_reminder

What does the snooze_reminder tool do? +

Snooze a reminder until a later ISO datetime. 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 snooze_reminder? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit snooze_reminder? +

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

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

snooze_reminder 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.