neuron_update_privacy_setting

SERVERNeuron SOURCEneuron-mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 33 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-conquext-neuron/neuron-update-privacy-setting.md

WHAT IT DOES

What neuron_update_privacy_setting does on Neuron

AI agents use neuron_update_privacy_setting 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
`value`	string	Yes	New value for the setting (see description for allowed values per setting)
`setting`	string	Yes	Privacy setting to update
`channelId`	string	Yes	WhatsApp channel identifier (UUID)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why neuron_update_privacy_setting is rated Medium

This tool modifies user privacy configuration settings reversibly. While it changes data (privacy preferences), the changes are not destructive—they can be undone by updating settings again. The impact is limited to WhatsApp privacy visibility controls, making it a Write operation rather than Execute or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'update' and description states 'Update a specific WhatsApp privacy setting' with configurable options for lastSeen, online, profilePicture, status, readReceipts, and groupsAdd.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs neuron_update_privacy_setting 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_update_privacy_setting, this is the rule to start with:

neuron_update_privacy_setting Rate-limited

neuron_update_privacy_setting 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_update_privacy_setting": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "neuron_update_privacy_setting_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_update_privacy_setting call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about neuron_update_privacy_setting

What does the neuron_update_privacy_setting tool do? +

Update a specific WhatsApp privacy setting. Settings: lastSeen (all/contacts/contact_blacklist/none), online (all/match_last_seen), profilePicture (all/contacts/contact_blacklist/none), status (all/contacts/contact_blacklist/none), readReceipts (all/none), groupsAdd (all/contacts/contact_blacklist). 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_update_privacy_setting accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on neuron_update_privacy_setting? +

Register the Neuron MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for neuron_update_privacy_setting: 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_update_privacy_setting? +

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

Can I rate-limit neuron_update_privacy_setting? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the neuron_update_privacy_setting 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_update_privacy_setting completely? +

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

neuron_update_privacy_setting 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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