pitch_send_message · Llama MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What pitch_send_message does on Llama

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why pitch_send_message needs a policy

This tool creates/sends a new message, which is a reversible write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, or move money. Severity is medium because unauthorized message sending could be used for impersonation, misinformation, or spam directed at investors, affecting business relationships and platform integrity.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'pitch_send_message' and description 'Relay a message from the founder to Llama Ventures' indicate creation of a new message artifact in a communication system.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

pitch_send_message Rate-limited

pitch_send_message 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": {
    "pitch_send_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "pitch_send_message_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 Llama, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about pitch_send_message

What does the pitch_send_message tool do? +

Relay a message from the founder to Llama Ventures. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Llama MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on pitch_send_message? +

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

What risk level is pitch_send_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit pitch_send_message? +

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

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

pitch_send_message is provided by the Llama MCP server (llama-ventures/llama-cli). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.