execute_channel_permission_overwrite

SERVERGuildControl MCP SOURCEguildctl

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What execute_channel_permission_overwrite does on GuildControl MCP

AI agents invoke execute_channel_permission_overwrite to trigger actions in GuildControl MCP. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

RISK

Why execute_channel_permission_overwrite is rated High

Modifies Discord permissions via API calls with approval gates, but execution model (PUT/DELETE operations) and potential cascade effects classify as Execute.

From the tool's definition perform one non-retried PUT or DELETE; channel permission-overwrite change

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs execute_channel_permission_overwrite 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 execute_channel_permission_overwrite, this is the rule to start with:

execute_channel_permission_overwrite Rate-limited

execute_channel_permission_overwrite stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "execute_channel_permission_overwrite": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "execute_channel_permission_overwrite_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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 execute_channel_permission_overwrite call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about execute_channel_permission_overwrite

What does the execute_channel_permission_overwrite tool do? +

Apply one exact Discord role or member channel permission-overwrite change only after a fresh matching keyed plan and signed interactive approval. Reserves a one-shot key, records pending content-free evidence, performs one non-retried PUT or DELETE, and reads back the complete overwrite set. No raw bitfield, bulk reset, copy, sync, or thread-mutation input is accepted. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the GuildControl MCP MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on execute_channel_permission_overwrite? +

Register the GuildControl MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for execute_channel_permission_overwrite: 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 execute_channel_permission_overwrite? +

execute_channel_permission_overwrite is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit execute_channel_permission_overwrite? +

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

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

execute_channel_permission_overwrite 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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