get_inbox_unread_count

Get the total number of unread received messages (inbox)

SERVERinstantKOM MCP Server SOURCEinstantkom/mcp-server

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/instantkom-mcp-server/get-inbox-unread-count.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_inbox_unread_count does on instantKOM MCP Server

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

RISK

Why get_inbox_unread_count is rated Low

This tool queries the state of the inbox to retrieve an unread message count. It performs no writes, deletions, code execution, or financial transactions. The operation is read-only and non-destructive, carrying minimal security risk even if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_inbox_unread_count' and description 'Get the total number of unread received messages (inbox)' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_inbox_unread_count safely

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

get_inbox_unread_count Allowed

get_inbox_unread_count 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": {
    "get_inbox_unread_count": {}
  }
}

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

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

FAQ

Questions about get_inbox_unread_count

What does the get_inbox_unread_count tool do? +

Get the total number of unread received messages (inbox). It is categorised as a Read tool in the instantKOM MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_inbox_unread_count? +

Register the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_inbox_unread_count: 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 instantKOM MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_inbox_unread_count? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_inbox_unread_count? +

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

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

get_inbox_unread_count is provided by the instantKOM MCP Server MCP server (instantkom/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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