resolve_username

Resolve a username to a user or chat ID.

Server Tgmcp oevortex/tgmcp
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What resolve_username does on Tgmcp

AI agents call resolve_username to retrieve information from Tgmcp without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why resolve_username needs a policy

This tool only looks up and returns identifying information (user or chat ID) for a given username. It performs a read/query operation with no side effects, no data modification, and no destructive actions.

From the tool's definition Resolve a username to a user or chat ID

Questions about resolve_username

What does the resolve_username tool do? +

Resolve a username to a user or chat ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Tgmcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on resolve_username? +

Register the Tg MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for resolve_username: 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 Tgmcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is resolve_username? +

resolve_username is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit resolve_username? +

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

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

resolve_username is provided by the Tg MCP server (oevortex/tgmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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