neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts
Retrieve contacts from the WhatsApp account connected to this channel, with optional search filtering.
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What neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts does on Neuron
AI agents call neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts to retrieve information from Neuron without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
q | string | — | Search query to filter contacts by name or phone number |
id | string | Yes | Unique identifier (UUID) of the channel |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts is rated Low
This is a data retrieval operation that queries WhatsApp contacts without any side effects. However, severity is medium rather than low because: (1) WhatsApp contact lists can contain sensitive personal information including phone numbers, names, and relationship graphs; (2) an agent with repeated access could map out social networks; (3) in a chatbot context, unauthorized contact enumeration could facilitate spam,…
From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'list' and description states 'Retrieve contacts from the WhatsApp account' with 'optional search filtering' — core retrieve operation with no modification.
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The rule that runs neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts 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_list_whatsapp_contacts, this is the rule to start with:
neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Neuron, apply this rule, and every neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts
Retrieve contacts from the WhatsApp account connected to this channel, with optional search filtering. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Neuron MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.
neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts accepts 2 parameters: q, id. Required: id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Neuron MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts: 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.
neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts. 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.
neuron_list_whatsapp_contacts 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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