xmemo_todo_create · Openclaw Memory MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What xmemo_todo_create does on Openclaw Memory

AI agents use xmemo_todo_create to create or update resources in Openclaw Memory — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Openclaw Memory environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why xmemo_todo_create needs a policy

This tool creates new todo/reminder records in the XMemo memory system. Creating data is a reversible write operation (todos can be deleted or modified later). It has no destructive, financial, or execute characteristics—it simply stores actionable items. The blast radius is minimal: a misused tool would create unwanted reminders, which is easily correctable.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'xmemo_todo_create' and description 'Create a follow-up reminder' indicate data creation. The phrase 'Create' and 'track' confirm a write operation that adds a new todo item to the system.

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Verdict

xmemo_todo_create Rate-limited

xmemo_todo_create 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": {
    "xmemo_todo_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "xmemo_todo_create_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 Openclaw Memory, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about xmemo_todo_create

What does the xmemo_todo_create tool do? +

Create a follow-up reminder in XMemo. Use for actionable next steps the user asks you to track. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Openclaw Memory MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on xmemo_todo_create? +

Register the Openclaw Memory MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for xmemo_todo_create: 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 Openclaw Memory. Nothing to install.

What risk level is xmemo_todo_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit xmemo_todo_create? +

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

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

xmemo_todo_create is provided by the Openclaw Memory MCP server (@xmemo/openclaw-memory). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.