// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

PUBNUB MCP SERVER TOOLS

16 tools from the PubNub MCP Server MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

// ALL 16 PUBNUB MCP SERVER TOOLS

READ 11 tools

Read `get_chat_sdk_documentation` Get PubNub Chat SDK documentation for specific programming languages and features Read `get_general_migration_guide` Get general platform migration guides Read `get_pubnub_messages` Fetch historical messages from one or more PubNub channels Read `get_pubnub_presence` Get presence data using HereNow (channel occupancy) or WhereNow (user's channels) Read `get_sdk_documentation` Get PubNub Core SDK documentation for specific programming languages and features Read `get_sdk_migration_guide` Get SDK version migration guides Read `get_usage_metrics` Fetch usage metrics for an account, app, or keyset Read `how_to` Get PubNub conceptual guides for specific use cases and integrations Read `insights` Query PubNub Insights for aggregated analytics metrics: unique channels/users, message volume, top-N rankin... Read `subscribe_and_receive_pubnub_messages` Subscribe to channels and receive real-time messages with configurable timeout and message limits Read `write_pubnub_app` Get PubNub best practices guide covering architecture, security, channel modeling, and optimization

WRITE 5 tools

Write `manage_app_context` Manage PubNub App Context (Objects API) for users, channels, and memberships with full CRUD operations Write `manage_apps` Manage PubNub apps (list, create, update) Write `manage_illuminate` Manage PubNub Illuminate resources (business objects, queries, metrics, decisions, dashboards) with full CR... Write `manage_keysets` Manage PubNub keysets (get, list, create, update) Write `send_pubnub_message` Send messages or lightweight signals to PubNub channels in real-time

// RUNNING THIS SERVER

The managed route: connect PubNub MCP Server through the PolicyLayer gateway — every tool call above is checked against your policy before it runs, with a full audit log.

DIRECT INSTALL (UNMANAGED) npx -y @pubnub/mcp

// FAQ

How many tools does the PubNub MCP Server MCP server have? +

The PubNub MCP Server MCP server exposes 16 tools across 2 categories: Read, Write.

How do I enforce policies on PubNub MCP Server tools? +

Route the PubNub MCP Server server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard — they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do PubNub MCP Server tools fall into? +

PubNub MCP Server tools are categorised as Read (11), Write (5). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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