Medium Risk

x_post

Post directly to X (Twitter) as a single tweet (max 280 graphemes) or a reply-chained thread via X v2 /tweets. OAuth 1.0a HMAC-SHA1 signing built in. FREE in this server, but X's free API tier caps writes at 17 tweets per 24h. Requires social.x.api_key, api_secret, access_token, access_token_secr...

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x_post can modify Pipepost data, with no limits today. PolicyLayer puts allow, deny, and rate-limit rules on every call. Live in minutes.

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AI agents use x_post to create or modify resources in Pipepost. Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

Without a policy, an AI agent could call x_post repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. PolicyLayer's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Pipepost.

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "x_post": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "x_post_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access x_post gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so x_post only ever does what you allow.

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Other write tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: rate-limit and validate the arguments.

What does the x_post tool do? +

Post directly to X (Twitter) as a single tweet (max 280 graphemes) or a reply-chained thread via X v2 /tweets. OAuth 1.0a HMAC-SHA1 signing built in. FREE in this server, but X's free API tier caps writes at 17 tweets per 24h. Requires social.x.api_key, api_secret, access_token, access_token_secret via setup. Returns: { id, url, tweets?: [{ id, url }] }. Common errors: missing credentials (VALIDATION_ERROR), 280-grapheme overflow (VALIDATION_ERROR), 429 rate-limit (PLATFORM_ERROR).. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Pipepost MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on x_post? +

Register the Pipepost MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for x_post: 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 Pipepost. Nothing to install.

What risk level is x_post? +

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

Can I rate-limit x_post? +

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

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

x_post is provided by the Pipepost MCP server (pipepost-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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