send_telegram · Inkwell MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What send_telegram does on Inkwell MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why send_telegram needs a policy

Sending a Telegram message is a write operation that creates data (the message) in an external communication system. It is reversible (the message can be deleted), so it does not qualify as Destructive. It has no financial component.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Send a message via Telegram bot' — a message transmission action that modifies state in an external system (Telegram).

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Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

send_telegram Rate-limited

send_telegram 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_telegram": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "send_telegram_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 Inkwell MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about send_telegram

What does the send_telegram tool do? +

Send a message via Telegram bot. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Inkwell 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 send_telegram? +

Register the Inkwell MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for send_telegram: 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 Inkwell MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is send_telegram? +

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

Can I rate-limit send_telegram? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the send_telegram 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_telegram completely? +

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

send_telegram is provided by the Inkwell MCP Server MCP server (mumega-com/inkwell). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

// THE FULL RECORD

send_telegram is one line of Inkwell MCP Server's registry record.

The record carries the whole server: verified identity, auth posture, risk grade, every tool classified, recommended policy — re-checked continuously.

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