neuron_set_presence

Set typing indicator or online/offline presence on a WhatsApp chat. Only supported on Baileys channels.

SERVERNeuron SOURCEneuron-mcp-server

High RISK CLASS

Category Execute

Parameters 33 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-set-presence.md

WHAT IT DOES

What neuron_set_presence does on Neuron

AI agents invoke neuron_set_presence to trigger actions in Neuron. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call: builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`to`	string	Yes	Chat JID to set presence for
`type`	string	Yes	Presence type
`channelId`	string	Yes	WhatsApp channel identifier (UUID)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why neuron_set_presence is rated High

This tool sends a real-time signal to WhatsApp (typing indicator or presence status), which is an external operation with side effects on a live messaging platform. It doesn't read, write persistent data, or delete anything, but it does trigger an observable external action. Severity is low because the blast radius is minimal — misuse would at worst cause spurious typing indicators or incorrect online/offline status.

From the tool's definition 'Set typing indicator or online/offline presence on a WhatsApp chat' — triggers an external operation (presence signal) on a live WhatsApp channel

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs neuron_set_presence 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_set_presence, this is the rule to start with:

neuron_set_presence Rate-limited

neuron_set_presence stays usable, but rate-capped: a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times 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_set_presence": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "neuron_set_presence_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

RATE-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_set_presence call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about neuron_set_presence

What does the neuron_set_presence tool do? +

Set typing indicator or online/offline presence on a WhatsApp chat. Only supported on Baileys channels. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Neuron MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

What parameters does neuron_set_presence accept? +

neuron_set_presence accepts 3 parameters: to, type, channelId. Required: to, type, channelId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on neuron_set_presence? +

Register the Neuron MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for neuron_set_presence: 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_set_presence? +

neuron_set_presence is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit neuron_set_presence? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the neuron_set_presence 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_set_presence completely? +

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

neuron_set_presence 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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