telegram_send_media · UnClick MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What telegram_send_media does on UnClick

AI agents use telegram_send_media 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.

PARAMETERS

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`caption`	string	—
`chat_id`	string	Yes
`bot_token`	string	Yes
`media_url`	string	Yes
`media_type`	string	Yes	photo, document, video, audio

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why telegram_send_media needs a policy

This tool sends media messages through Telegram, which is a write/create operation. It creates new messages with media attachments in Telegram chats. Severity is medium because a misused agent could send unwanted media to contacts or groups, but it does not delete data or move money.

From the tool's definition Send media (photo/document/video) via Telegram

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

telegram_send_media Rate-limited

telegram_send_media 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": {
    "telegram_send_media": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "telegram_send_media_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches UnClick, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about telegram_send_media

What does the telegram_send_media tool do? +

Send media (photo/document/video) via Telegram. 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 telegram_send_media accept? +

telegram_send_media accepts 5 parameters: caption, chat_id, bot_token, media_url, media_type. Required: chat_id, bot_token, media_url, media_type. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on telegram_send_media? +

Register the UnClick MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for telegram_send_media: 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 telegram_send_media? +

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

Can I rate-limit telegram_send_media? +

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

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

telegram_send_media 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.