diff --git a/libs/langchain_v1/langchain/agents/middleware/todo.py b/libs/langchain_v1/langchain/agents/middleware/todo.py
index 813e059c1df..83aa39d901f 100644
--- a/libs/langchain_v1/langchain/agents/middleware/todo.py
+++ b/libs/langchain_v1/langchain/agents/middleware/todo.py
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ from langchain_core.messages import AIMessage, SystemMessage, ToolMessage
 from langchain_core.tools import InjectedToolCallId, StructuredTool, tool
 from langgraph.runtime import Runtime
 from langgraph.types import Command
-from pydantic import BaseModel, Field
+from pydantic import BaseModel
 from typing_extensions import NotRequired, TypedDict, override
 
 from langchain.agents.middleware.types import (
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ class PlanningState(AgentState[ResponseT]):
 class WriteTodosInput(BaseModel):
     """Input schema for the `write_todos` tool."""
 
-    todos: list[Todo] = Field(description="Updated todo items for the current work session.")
+    todos: list[Todo]
 
 
 WRITE_TODOS_TOOL_DESCRIPTION = """Use this tool to create and manage a structured task list for your current work session. This helps you track progress, organize complex tasks, and demonstrate thoroughness to the user.