discord_send_multiple_embeds · Discord MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What discord_send_multiple_embeds does on Discord

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why discord_send_multiple_embeds needs a policy

This tool creates new messages (embeds) in Discord channels, which is a reversible Write operation. While it modifies the Discord server state by adding content, the action can be undone by deleting the message. It does not execute code, delete data irreversibly, move money, or trigger external operations with unpredictable effects.

From the tool's definition The tool 'discord_send_multiple_embeds' sends up to 10 embeds in a single message, creating new content in Discord. The description explicitly states it 'Send[s]' messages and 'Returns the new message ID', indicating a create operation.

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Verdict

discord_send_multiple_embeds Rate-limited

discord_send_multiple_embeds 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": {
    "discord_send_multiple_embeds": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "discord_send_multiple_embeds_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 Discord, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about discord_send_multiple_embeds

What does the discord_send_multiple_embeds tool do? +

Send up to 10 embeds in a single message, with optional text above them. Use discord_send_embed for a single embed. Requires the Send Messages and Embed Links permissions. Returns the new message ID. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Discord MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on discord_send_multiple_embeds? +

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

What risk level is discord_send_multiple_embeds? +

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

Can I rate-limit discord_send_multiple_embeds? +

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

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

discord_send_multiple_embeds is provided by the Discord MCP server (@pasympa/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.