supersede_decision_record
Create a replacement decision and mark the prior record superseded.
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What supersede_decision_record does on Todos
AI agents use supersede_decision_record 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 supersede_decision_record is rated Medium
This is a Write operation: it creates new decision records and updates the status of existing ones, both of which are reversible changes. The blast radius is medium because incorrect decision record supersessions could create confusion or require manual cleanup, but the data itself remains recoverable.
From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Create a replacement decision and mark the prior record superseded' — creates new data (replacement decision) and modifies existing data (marks prior record as superseded).
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The rule that runs supersede_decision_record 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 supersede_decision_record, this is the rule to start with:
supersede_decision_record 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Todos, apply this rule, and every supersede_decision_record call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about supersede_decision_record
Create a replacement decision and mark the prior record superseded. 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.
Register the Todos MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for supersede_decision_record: 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.
supersede_decision_record is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the supersede_decision_record 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for supersede_decision_record. 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.
supersede_decision_record 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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