clickup_create_direct_message

A write tool on the Clickup MCP server.

SERVERClickup SOURCEtrustxai/clickup-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/clickup-mcp/clickup-create-direct-message.md

WHAT IT DOES

What clickup_create_direct_message does on Clickup

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

RISK

Why clickup_create_direct_message is rated Medium

The tool creates a new direct message, which is a reversible Write operation. Creating a direct message modifies state by adding a message to the system but does not execute code, delete data, or move money. Severity is medium because unsolicited or spam direct messages could disrupt users or be used for social engineering, though the impact is limited to communication rather than data loss or financial consequences.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'clickup_create_direct_message' indicates creation of a new communication artifact. Verb 'create' and noun 'direct_message' map to Write operations that generate new data.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs clickup_create_direct_message safely

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

clickup_create_direct_message Rate-limited

clickup_create_direct_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": {
    "clickup_create_direct_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clickup_create_direct_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 Clickup, apply this rule, and every clickup_create_direct_message call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about clickup_create_direct_message

What does the clickup_create_direct_message tool do? +

clickup_create_direct_message is a write tool on the Clickup MCP server. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Clickup MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on clickup_create_direct_message? +

Register the Clickup MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for clickup_create_direct_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 Clickup. Nothing to install.

What risk level is clickup_create_direct_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit clickup_create_direct_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the clickup_create_direct_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 clickup_create_direct_message completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for clickup_create_direct_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 clickup_create_direct_message? +

clickup_create_direct_message is provided by the Clickup MCP server (trustxai/clickup-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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