messages

A other tool on the iTerm MCP server.

SERVERiTerm MCP SOURCEresearch-developer/iterm-mcp-claude-agency

Low RISK CLASS

Category Other

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/research-developer-iterm-mcp-claude-agency/messages.md

WHAT IT DOES

What messages does on iTerm MCP

AI agents call messages as a supporting operation in iTerm MCP workflows.

RISK

Why messages is rated Low

The description is empty and uninformative. The name 'messages' could relate to reading, writing, or inter-agent communication on this MCP server (which supports AI orchestration and session management). Without more context, it cannot be reliably classified beyond 'Other', though the server context suggests it may relate to a message bus or inter-session communication. Confidence is low due to lack of evidence.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'messages' with an empty description. No functional details are provided.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs messages safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and iTerm MCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For messages, this is the rule to start with:

messages Rate-limited

messages gets a rate cap, and everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "messages": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "messages_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

SET A RULE FOR THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect iTerm MCP, apply this rule, and every messages call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about messages

What does the messages tool do? +

messages is a other tool on the iTerm MCP server. It is categorised as a Other tool in the iTerm MCP MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on messages? +

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

What risk level is messages? +

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

Can I rate-limit messages? +

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

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

messages is provided by the iTerm MCP server (research-developer/iterm-mcp-claude-agency). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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