timeout_member

THE RISK

High Risk

Why timeout_member needs a policy

Timeouts are a reversible moderation action that restricts a member's ability to interact in the server for a period of time. Since timeouts expire and can be removed, this is not truly irreversible/Destructive, but it executes an external operation with significant impact on user experience. It triggers a Discord platform action affecting another user's permissions, making Execute the appropriate category.

From the tool's definition Apply a timeout to a member, temporarily preventing them from sending messages or joining voice channels

Documented attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access timeout_member gives an agent:

POLICY

How to control timeout_member

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Discord, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for timeout_member:

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "timeout_member": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "timeout_member_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

timeout_member stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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FAQ

Questions about timeout_member

What does the timeout_member tool do? +

Apply a timeout to a member, temporarily preventing them from sending messages or joining voice channels. Member name is fuzzy-matched. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Discord MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on timeout_member? +

Register the Discord MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for timeout_member: 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 Discord. Nothing to install.

What risk level is timeout_member? +

timeout_member is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit timeout_member? +

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

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

timeout_member is provided by the Discord MCP server (hardheadhackerhead/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Discord tool call.

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