AI agents use mastodon_action to create or update resources in UnClick — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your UnClick environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
q | string | — | |
id | string | — | |
acct | string | — | |
action | string | Yes | |
status | string | — | |
access_token | string | — | |
instance_url | string | — | |
in_reply_to_id | string | — |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
This tool bundles multiple Mastodon operations. Most are Write actions (post, reply, boost, favorite, follow) that create or modify social data. Some are Read actions (read_timeline, search, profile, notifications).
From the tool's definition Perform a Mastodon action: mastodon_post, mastodon_reply, mastodon_boost, mastodon_favorite, mastodon_follow
Risk signalsHandles credentials or secrets (access_token)
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
Perform a Mastodon action: mastodon_post, mastodon_read_timeline, mastodon_reply, mastodon_boost, mastodon_favorite, mastodon_search, mastodon_profile, mastodon_follow, mastodon_notifications. It is categorised as a Write tool in the UnClick MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
mastodon_action accepts 8 parameters: q, id, acct, action, status, access_token, instance_url, in_reply_to_id. Required: action. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mastodon_action: 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 UnClick. Nothing to install.
mastodon_action is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mastodon_action 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 mastodon_action. 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.
mastodon_action is provided by the UnClick MCP server (@unclick/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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