# discord_edit_member

Edit member basics like nickname and timeout

Agent View of the PolicyLayer registry record for `discord_edit_member`. HTML page: https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-edit-member

## Facts

- Tool: `discord_edit_member`
- Server: Discord (`arrrnmp/discord-mcp`) — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp.md
- Homepage: https://github.com/arrrnmp/discord-mcp
- Risk category: Write (Medium risk)
- Registry record: grade F, identity unverified
- Server rate-limited: no
- Parameters: 0
- Recommended policy verdict: Rate-limited

## Example call (MCP tools/call, JSON-RPC 2.0)

```json
{
  "jsonrpc": "2.0",
  "id": 1,
  "method": "tools/call",
  "params": {
    "name": "discord_edit_member",
    "arguments": {}
  }
}
```

## Why discord_edit_member is rated Medium

This tool modifies member attributes (nickname, timeout) but does not delete data or perform irreversible actions. Timeouts are temporary restrictions that can be lifted, and nicknames can be changed again, making these reversible Write operations. The severity is medium because misuse could disrupt users through unwanted timeout application or nickname changes, but effects are not permanent or financial in nature.

From the tool's own definition: "Tool description states: 'Edit member basics like nickname and timeout'. The term 'Edit' and the modification of member properties (nickname, timeout status) indicate reversible data modification operations."

## Use case

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

## Recommended policy (PolicyLayer)

Verdict: **Rate-limited**. Enforced by the PolicyLayer MCP gateway (https://policylayer.com/mcp-gateway) before a call reaches Discord:

```json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "discord_edit_member": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "discord_edit_member_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## Other tools on Discord (125)

- `discord_ban_member` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-ban-member.md
- `discord_begin_guild_prune` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-begin-guild-prune.md
- `discord_bulk_ban_members` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-bulk-ban-members.md
- `discord_clear_emoji_reactions` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-clear-emoji-reactions.md
- `discord_clear_reactions` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-clear-reactions.md
- `discord_delete_application_emoji` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-application-emoji.md
- `discord_delete_automod_rule` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-automod-rule.md
- `discord_delete_channel` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-channel.md
- `discord_delete_channel_permission_overwrite` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-channel-permission-overwrite.md
- `discord_delete_guild_emoji` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-guild-emoji.md
- `discord_delete_guild_soundboard_sound` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-guild-soundboard-sound.md
- `discord_delete_guild_sticker` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-guild-sticker.md
- `discord_delete_guild_template` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-guild-template.md
- `discord_delete_invite` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-invite.md
- `discord_delete_message` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-message.md
- `discord_delete_role` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-role.md
- `discord_delete_scheduled_event` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-scheduled-event.md
- `discord_delete_stage_instance` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-stage-instance.md
- `discord_delete_thread` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-thread.md
- `discord_delete_webhook` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-webhook.md
- `discord_delete_webhook_message_by_token` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-delete-webhook-message-by-token.md
- `discord_kick_member` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-kick-member.md
- `discord_purge_messages` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-purge-messages.md
- `discord_remove_own_reaction` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-remove-own-reaction.md
- `discord_remove_thread_member` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-remove-thread-member.md
- `discord_remove_user_reaction` — Destructive — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-remove-user-reaction.md
- `discord_execute_webhook_by_token` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-execute-webhook-by-token.md
- `discord_set_member_voice_state` — Execute — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-set-member-voice-state.md
- `discord_fetch_guild_ban` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-fetch-guild-ban.md
- `discord_fetch_member` — Read — https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp/discord-fetch-member.md
- …and 95 more: https://policylayer.com/tools/arrrnmp-discord-mcp.md

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Source: the PolicyLayer MCP registry — one continuously verified record per MCP server. Full record: https://policylayer.com/registry?q=arrrnmp-discord-mcp · API: https://policylayer.com/registry/api · Policy library: https://policylayer.com/policies/arrrnmp-discord-mcp
