edit_own_message

SERVERGuildControl MCP SOURCEguildctl

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/app-lasers-guildcontrol-discord/edit-own-message.md

WHAT IT DOES

What edit_own_message does on GuildControl MCP

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

RISK

Why edit_own_message is rated Medium

Modifies message content reversibly within strict access controls; Write category with medium severity due to blast radius limitations from allowlisting.

From the tool's definition Replace complete plain-text content of message; reversible; allowlisted channels; verified bot ownership.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs edit_own_message safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and GuildControl MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For edit_own_message, this is the rule to start with:

edit_own_message Rate-limited

edit_own_message 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": {
    "edit_own_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_own_message_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect GuildControl MCP, apply this rule, and every edit_own_message call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about edit_own_message

What does the edit_own_message tool do? +

Replace the complete plain-text content of one exact non-webhook message owned by the verified bot in an explicitly allowlisted Discord channel. Notifications are suppressed by default. Exact visibly mentioned users may be authorized by the configured allowlist or, only in reviewed mode, a conditional signed confirmation bound to the exact message and replacement content digest. It is categorised as a Write tool in the GuildControl MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on edit_own_message? +

Register the GuildControl MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for edit_own_message: 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 GuildControl MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is edit_own_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_own_message? +

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

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

edit_own_message is provided by the GuildControl MCP server (guildctl). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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