edit_message · MTM - MCP Telegram MORE MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What edit_message does on MTM - MCP Telegram MORE

AI agents use edit_message to create or update resources in MTM - MCP Telegram MORE — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your MTM - MCP Telegram MORE environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why edit_message needs a policy

This tool modifies previously created messages rather than creating new ones or deleting them. While reversible (edits can be undone or corrected), it alters persisted data in a communication channel.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'edit_message' and description 'Edit a previously sent bot message' indicate modification of existing data (a message).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

edit_message Rate-limited

edit_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": {
    "edit_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edit_message_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about edit_message

What does the edit_message tool do? +

Edit a previously sent bot message. It is categorised as a Write tool in the MTM - MCP Telegram MORE MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on edit_message? +

Register the MTM - MCP Telegram MORE MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for edit_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 MTM - MCP Telegram MORE. Nothing to install.

What risk level is edit_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit edit_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the edit_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 edit_message completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for edit_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 edit_message? +

edit_message is provided by the MTM - MCP Telegram MORE MCP server (v0idhrt/MTM---MCP-Telegram-MORE). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.