wa_edit_message

Edit a previously sent message. Only text messages sent by this instance can be edited.

SERVERWA MCP SOURCEdelltrak/wamcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/delltrak-wamcp/wa-edit-message.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wa_edit_message does on WA MCP

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

RISK

Why wa_edit_message is rated Medium

Editing a message is a reversible modification of data. It does not delete data irreversibly (ruling out Destructive), does not execute external code or trigger side effects (ruling out Execute), and does not involve financial transactions (ruling out Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool name and description: 'Edit a previously sent message' — this modifies existing data (message content) in a reversible manner. The description explicitly states it edits messages, which is a write operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wa_edit_message safely

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

wa_edit_message Rate-limited

wa_edit_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": {
    "wa_edit_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wa_edit_message_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect WA MCP, apply this rule, and every wa_edit_message call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wa_edit_message

What does the wa_edit_message tool do? +

Edit a previously sent message. Only text messages sent by this instance can be edited. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WA MCP MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on wa_edit_message? +

Register the WA MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wa_edit_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 WA MCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is wa_edit_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit wa_edit_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wa_edit_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 wa_edit_message completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for wa_edit_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 wa_edit_message? +

wa_edit_message is provided by the WA MCP server (delltrak/wamcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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