create_direct_message

Open a one-to-one direct-message conversation with a workspace member. The

SERVERHuly SOURCEdugynoo/huly-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What create_direct_message does on Huly

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

RISK

Why create_direct_message is rated Medium

This tool creates reversible communication state within a project management system. It creates data (a new conversation/channel) but does not execute external code, delete content, or create financial obligations. The blast radius is minimal—accidental creation of unnecessary direct message conversations is harmless and easily undone by users or cleaning up unused conversations.

From the tool's definition Tool creates a new direct-message conversation. Description states 'Open a one-to-one direct-message conversation,' indicating creation/initialization of a communication channel artifact.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_direct_message safely

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

create_direct_message Rate-limited

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

FAQ

Questions about create_direct_message

What does the create_direct_message tool do? +

Open a one-to-one direct-message conversation with a workspace member. The. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Huly MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_direct_message? +

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

What risk level is create_direct_message? +

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 create_direct_message? +

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

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for 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 create_direct_message? +

create_direct_message is provided by the Huly MCP server (dugynoo/huly-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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