read_x_broadcast_chat

The chat on one of the connected X account

SERVERHermoso SOURCEhttps://app.hermoso.ai/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade D, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/hermoso/read-x-broadcast-chat.md

WHAT IT DOES

What read_x_broadcast_chat does on Hermoso

AI agents call read_x_broadcast_chat to retrieve information from Hermoso without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why read_x_broadcast_chat is rated Low

Even though read_x_broadcast_chat 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.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs read_x_broadcast_chat safely

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

read_x_broadcast_chat Allowed

read_x_broadcast_chat is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "read_x_broadcast_chat": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about read_x_broadcast_chat

What does the read_x_broadcast_chat tool do? +

The chat on one of the connected X account. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Hermoso MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on read_x_broadcast_chat? +

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

What risk level is read_x_broadcast_chat? +

read_x_broadcast_chat is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit read_x_broadcast_chat? +

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

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

read_x_broadcast_chat is provided by the Hermoso MCP server (https://app.hermoso.ai/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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