neuron_create_channel

Create a new WhatsApp channel with either Meta Cloud API or Baileys (direct WhatsApp) integration. Meta Cloud channels require metaPhoneNumberId and metaAccessToken.

SERVERNeuron SOURCEneuron-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 52 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-create-channel.md

WHAT IT DOES

What neuron_create_channel does on Neuron

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`name`	string	Yes	Display name for the channel
`type`	string	Yes	Integration type: 'meta_cloud' for Meta Cloud API or 'baileys' for direct WhatsApp connection
`phoneNumber`	string	—	Phone number for the channel (E.164 format, e.g., '+2348012345678')
`metaAccessToken`	string	—	Meta Access Token (required for meta_cloud type)
`metaPhoneNumberId`	string	—	Meta Phone Number ID (required for meta_cloud type)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why neuron_create_channel is rated Medium

This tool creates a new channel resource (reversible via deletion) without executing arbitrary code, triggering financial transactions, or permanently destroying data. The medium severity reflects that creating unauthorized WhatsApp channels could enable spam, phishing, or unauthorized communication campaigns, but the action itself is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new WhatsApp channel' — the word 'create' indicates data creation. No deletion, modification of existing data, or execution of arbitrary code is mentioned.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs neuron_create_channel safely

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

neuron_create_channel Rate-limited

neuron_create_channel 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": {
    "neuron_create_channel": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "neuron_create_channel_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 Neuron, apply this rule, and every neuron_create_channel call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about neuron_create_channel

What does the neuron_create_channel tool do? +

Create a new WhatsApp channel with either Meta Cloud API or Baileys (direct WhatsApp) integration. Meta Cloud channels require metaPhoneNumberId and metaAccessToken. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Neuron MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does neuron_create_channel accept? +

neuron_create_channel accepts 5 parameters: name, type, phoneNumber, metaAccessToken, metaPhoneNumberId. Required: name, type. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on neuron_create_channel? +

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

What risk level is neuron_create_channel? +

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

Can I rate-limit neuron_create_channel? +

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

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

neuron_create_channel is provided by the Neuron MCP server (neuron-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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