get_instances

THE RISK

Low Risk

Why get_instances needs a policy

This tool queries and returns a list of existing WhatsApp instances without creating, modifying, deleting, or executing any operations. It is a straightforward read operation with minimal blast radius—information disclosure about which instances exist poses limited risk in the absence of further action.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_instances' and description 'List all WhatsApp instances' indicate a retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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

POLICY

How to control get_instances

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway — it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Ap2, and nothing reaches the server without passing your rules. This is the rule we recommend for get_instances:

policy.json

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

get_instances is read-only, so it stays allowed — but everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

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Add this policy — paste it, or build it visually.
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FAQ

Questions about get_instances

What does the get_instances tool do? +

List all WhatsApp instances. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp Ap2 MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_instances? +

Register the Mcp Ap2 MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_instances: 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 Mcp Ap2. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_instances? +

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

Can I rate-limit get_instances? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_instances 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_instances completely? +

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

get_instances is provided by the Mcp Ap2 MCP server (@codespar/mcp-ap2). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

Enforce policy on every Mcp Ap2 tool call.

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