whatsapp_create_action_item

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_create_action_item does on VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_create_action_item to create or update resources in VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why whatsapp_create_action_item needs a policy

This tool creates new data (action item/task records) in a user-controlled database, which is a Write operation. It is reversible—action items can be completed, deleted, or modified by other tools in the server.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create an action item / task' which is a reversible create operation. The sibling tools include 'whatsapp_complete_action_item' and 'whatsapp_list_action_items', indicating action items are mutable data structures that can be modified…

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Verdict

whatsapp_create_action_item Rate-limited

whatsapp_create_action_item 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": {
    "whatsapp_create_action_item": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_create_action_item_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 VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about whatsapp_create_action_item

What does the whatsapp_create_action_item tool do? +

Create an action item / task from a WhatsApp message for follow-up. It is categorised as a Write tool in the VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on whatsapp_create_action_item? +

Register the VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for whatsapp_create_action_item: 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 VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is whatsapp_create_action_item? +

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_create_action_item? +

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

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

whatsapp_create_action_item is provided by the VIDA AI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP server (juancvergara1/vidaai-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.