slack_add_reaction

Add a reaction emoji to a message

SERVERScopeGate SOURCEhttps://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-alifanov-scopegate/slack-add-reaction.md

WHAT IT DOES

What slack_add_reaction does on ScopeGate

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

RISK

Why slack_add_reaction is rated Medium

Adding a reaction is a reversible write operation that creates or modifies data (the reaction state on a message). It has minimal blast radius—worst case is spam reactions or noise in a Slack workspace. Does not execute code, delete data, or move money. Severity is low because reactions are easily removed and cause minimal disruption.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'slack_add_reaction' and description states 'Add a reaction emoji to a message'. This is a write operation that modifies message state by attaching metadata (emoji reaction) to a message.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs slack_add_reaction safely

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

slack_add_reaction Rate-limited

slack_add_reaction 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": {
    "slack_add_reaction": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "slack_add_reaction_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 ScopeGate, apply this rule, and every slack_add_reaction call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about slack_add_reaction

What does the slack_add_reaction tool do? +

Add a reaction emoji to a message. It is categorised as a Write tool in the ScopeGate MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on slack_add_reaction? +

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

What risk level is slack_add_reaction? +

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

Can I rate-limit slack_add_reaction? +

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

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

slack_add_reaction is provided by the ScopeGate MCP server (https://mcp.scopegate.cloud/{api_key}). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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