send_template

Send WhatsApp template message

SERVERNcp SOURCE@portel/ncp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What send_template does on Ncp

AI agents use send_template to create or update resources in Ncp, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Ncp environment.

RISK

Why send_template is rated Medium

This tool creates new outbound messages/communications, which is a reversible write operation. It modifies state on WhatsApp (messages are added to a conversation) but messages can typically be deleted. The medium severity reflects potential for spam, harassment, or unwanted contact to users, but lacks the irreversibility of destructive operations or financial impact.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'send_template' combined with description 'Send WhatsApp template message' indicates the tool sends messages to WhatsApp, creating/modifying communication state on an external platform.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs send_template safely

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

send_template Rate-limited

send_template 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": {
    "send_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_template_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 Ncp, apply this rule, and every send_template call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about send_template

What does the send_template tool do? +

Send WhatsApp template message. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Ncp MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on send_template? +

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

What risk level is send_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit send_template? +

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

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

send_template is provided by the Ncp MCP server (@portel/ncp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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