create_whatsapp_connect_link

Create a short-lived browser link for WhatsApp Business Embedded Signup. The user must open the link because Meta requires a browser popup to authorize and choose the WABA/phone number.

SERVERFavCRM SOURCEhttps://api.favcrm.io/mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 20 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/io-favcrm-favcrm/create-whatsapp-connect-link.md

WHAT IT DOES

What create_whatsapp_connect_link does on FavCRM

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`ttlMinutes`	integer	—	Connect link lifetime in minutes. Defaults to 30.
`onboardingMode`	string	—	Use cloud_api for a new WhatsApp Cloud API connection, or coexistence when connecting a WhatsApp Business App number.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why create_whatsapp_connect_link is rated Medium

The tool creates a short-lived link to initiate WhatsApp Business account connection. This is a Write action (creating a resource/link), not merely reading data. Misuse could lead to unauthorized WhatsApp Business account linking attempts, but the actual authorization still requires user interaction in a browser popup, limiting blast radius somewhat.

From the tool's definition 'Create a short-lived browser link for WhatsApp Business Embedded Signup' — creates a link/resource, initiating an OAuth-style authorization flow

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs create_whatsapp_connect_link safely

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

create_whatsapp_connect_link Rate-limited

create_whatsapp_connect_link 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_whatsapp_connect_link": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_whatsapp_connect_link_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 FavCRM, apply this rule, and every create_whatsapp_connect_link call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about create_whatsapp_connect_link

What does the create_whatsapp_connect_link tool do? +

Create a short-lived browser link for WhatsApp Business Embedded Signup. The user must open the link because Meta requires a browser popup to authorize and choose the WABA/phone number. It is categorised as a Write tool in the FavCRM MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does create_whatsapp_connect_link accept? +

create_whatsapp_connect_link accepts 2 parameters: ttlMinutes, onboardingMode. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on create_whatsapp_connect_link? +

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

What risk level is create_whatsapp_connect_link? +

create_whatsapp_connect_link is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit create_whatsapp_connect_link? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the create_whatsapp_connect_link 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_whatsapp_connect_link completely? +

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

create_whatsapp_connect_link is provided by the FavCRM MCP server (https://api.favcrm.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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