wa_send_image

Send an image to a WhatsApp contact or group. Image can be provided as a URL or base64-encoded data. Optional caption.

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-send-image.md

WHAT IT DOES

What wa_send_image does on WA MCP

AI agents use wa_send_image 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_send_image is rated Medium

This tool modifies state by creating a new message artifact in WhatsApp chats—a reversible action. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move money. However, it carries high severity because an AI agent misusing it could spam, harass, or deceive recipients at scale (sending malicious, fraudulent, or unwanted images to many contacts/groups), causing reputational and interpersonal harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'wa_send_image' and description 'Send an image to a WhatsApp contact or group' indicate the tool creates and transmits new message content (an image with optional caption) to recipients.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs wa_send_image 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_send_image, this is the rule to start with:

wa_send_image Rate-limited

wa_send_image 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_send_image": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "wa_send_image_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 WA MCP, apply this rule, and every wa_send_image call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about wa_send_image

What does the wa_send_image tool do? +

Send an image to a WhatsApp contact or group. Image can be provided as a URL or base64-encoded data. Optional caption. 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_send_image? +

Register the WA MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for wa_send_image: 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_send_image? +

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

Can I rate-limit wa_send_image? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the wa_send_image 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_send_image completely? +

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

wa_send_image 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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