create_group_role · WhatsApp MCP Automation MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_group_role does on WhatsApp MCP Automation

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_group_role needs a policy

This tool creates new group roles, which is a reversible modification of group metadata and structure. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, move money, or merely read data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'create_group_role' and description state it 'Create[s] a named role in a WhatsApp group for targeted mentions'. This creates a new data structure (a role) in an existing group, modifying group configuration reversibly.

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Verdict

create_group_role Rate-limited

create_group_role 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": {
    "create_group_role": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_group_role_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 WhatsApp MCP Automation, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about create_group_role

What does the create_group_role tool do? +

Create a named role in a WhatsApp group for targeted mentions. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WhatsApp MCP Automation MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_group_role? +

Register the WhatsApp MCP Automation MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_group_role: 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 WhatsApp MCP Automation. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_group_role? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_group_role? +

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

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

create_group_role is provided by the WhatsApp MCP Automation MCP server (priyasogani8-star/whatsapp-mcp-automation). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.