discord_set_member_timeout

What discord_set_member_timeout does on Discord

AI agents use discord_set_member_timeout 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.

Why discord_set_member_timeout is rated Medium

This tool modifies member state in a Discord server by setting or removing a timeout, which is a write operation. It's reversible (can be undone by clearing the timeout), so it does not qualify as Destructive. The blast radius is medium because a malicious actor could spam timeouts on members, disrupting server participation, but the effects are not permanent and can be easily remedied by administrators.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'discord_set_member_timeout' with description 'Set or clear member timeout'. This modifies a member's timeout status (a temporary restriction on participation) which is reversible—timeouts can be cleared or adjusted.

The rule that runs discord_set_member_timeout safely

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

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "discord_set_member_timeout": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "discord_set_member_timeout_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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