discord_set_presence

Set bot presence/activity (requires gateway and confirm=true)

SERVERDiscord SOURCEarrrnmp/discord-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What discord_set_presence does on Discord

AI agents use discord_set_presence 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.

RISK

Why discord_set_presence is rated Medium

This tool updates the bot's presence and activity status, which is a modification of bot state data. It is reversible (presence can be changed again or cleared) and has no impact on Discord server data, member permissions, channels, roles, or messages. The requirement for gateway connection and confirm=true suggests safety measures are in place.

From the tool's definition Set bot presence/activity - modifies the bot's displayable status state; requires explicit confirmation (confirm=true) and gateway connection, indicating intentional action with reversible effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

discord_set_presence Rate-limited

discord_set_presence 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": {
    "discord_set_presence": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "discord_set_presence_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 Discord, apply this rule, and every discord_set_presence call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about discord_set_presence

What does the discord_set_presence tool do? +

Set bot presence/activity (requires gateway and confirm=true). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Discord MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on discord_set_presence? +

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

What risk level is discord_set_presence? +

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

Can I rate-limit discord_set_presence? +

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

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

discord_set_presence is provided by the Discord MCP server (arrrnmp/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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