pushover_send_notification

Send a push notification via Pushover.

SERVERUnClick SOURCE@unclick/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 123 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/io-github-malamutemayhem-unclick-mcp-server/pushover-send-notification.md

WHAT IT DOES

What pushover_send_notification does on UnClick

AI agents use pushover_send_notification 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
`url`	string	—
`html`	boolean	—
`retry`	number	—	Emergency only: retry interval in seconds (min 30)
`sound`	string	—
`title`	string	—
`device`	string	—
`expire`	number	—	Emergency only: expiry in seconds (max 10800)
`message`	string	Yes
`priority`	number	—	-2 (lowest) to 2 (emergency)
`user_key`	string	Yes
`app_token`	string	Yes
`url_title`	string	—

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why pushover_send_notification is rated Medium

This tool creates new data (a notification) in an external messaging system and triggers delivery to recipients. It is Write rather than Execute because it performs a bounded, specific operation (sending a notification) rather than arbitrary code execution.

From the tool's definition 'Send a push notification via Pushover' indicates the tool creates and delivers a notification message, which is a write operation that modifies external system state (message queue/delivery system).

Risk signalsAccepts URL/endpoint input (url) · Accepts raw HTML/template content (html) · High parameter count (12 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs pushover_send_notification safely

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

pushover_send_notification Rate-limited

pushover_send_notification 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": {
    "pushover_send_notification": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pushover_send_notification_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 UnClick, apply this rule, and every pushover_send_notification call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about pushover_send_notification

What does the pushover_send_notification tool do? +

Send a push notification via Pushover. 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.

What parameters does pushover_send_notification accept? +

pushover_send_notification accepts 12 parameters: url, html, retry, sound, title, device, expire, message, priority, user_key, app_token, url_title. Required: message, user_key, app_token. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on pushover_send_notification? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for pushover_send_notification: 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.

What risk level is pushover_send_notification? +

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

Can I rate-limit pushover_send_notification? +

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

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

pushover_send_notification 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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