gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event
Emit a generic WebSocket event (advanced/custom use). For most use cases, use the specific boutique tools like: - gala_launchpad_emit_trade_executed - gala_launchpad_emit_chat_message - gala_launchpad_emit_stream_status - etc. This generic tool is for advanced scenarios where you need custom even...
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What gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event does on Gala
AI agents call gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event to retrieve information from Gala without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
action | string | Yes | WebSocket event action type. |
payload | object | — | Event payload (JSON object with custom data). |
broadcast | boolean | — | If true, broadcast to global room (all connected clients). |
tokenName | string | — | Optional token name for token-scoped events. |
userAddress | string | — | Optional wallet address for user-scoped events. |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event is rated Low
Even though gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event only reads data, uncontrolled read access leaks sensitive information and racks up API costs: an agent caught in a retry loop can make thousands of calls a minute without anyone noticing.
Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (payload) · Admin/system-level operation
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Gala, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event, this is the rule to start with:
gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Gala, apply this rule, and every gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event
Emit a generic WebSocket event (advanced/custom use). For most use cases, use the specific boutique tools like: - gala_launchpad_emit_trade_executed - gala_launchpad_emit_chat_message - gala_launchpad_emit_stream_status - etc. This generic tool is for advanced scenarios where you need custom event payloads or actions not covered by the boutique helpers. Event Routing: - If tokenName: Routes to token:tokenName room - If userAddress: Routes to user:userAddress room - If broadcast=true: Routes to global room Payload Format: Provide a JSON object with custom event data. Structure depends on your event type. RETURNS: { success: true, message: "Event emitted" } Authentication: Requires streamAdminApiKey (admin) OR JWT auth as Overseer. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gala MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event accepts 5 parameters: action, payload, broadcast, tokenName, userAddress. Required: action. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Gala MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event: 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 Gala. Nothing to install.
gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event. 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.
gala_launchpad_emit_websocket_event is provided by the Gala MCP server (@gala-chain/gala-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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