discord_edit_message

Edit an existing message in a channel

SERVERSage MCP SOURCEsagemcp/sagemcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/sagemcp-sagemcp/discord-edit-message.md

WHAT IT DOES

What discord_edit_message does on Sage MCP

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

RISK

Why discord_edit_message is rated Medium

Editing a message is a reversible modification operation. While it alters content that others may have seen, the action can be undone by editing again or deleting the message. This is characteristic of Write category operations. Severity is medium because malicious edits could spread misinformation or impersonate users, but the effect is limited to a single message and can be corrected.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'discord_edit_message' and description states 'Edit an existing message in a channel' — this modifies existing data (a message) reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs discord_edit_message safely

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

discord_edit_message Rate-limited

discord_edit_message 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_edit_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "discord_edit_message_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about discord_edit_message

What does the discord_edit_message tool do? +

Edit an existing message in a channel. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Sage MCP 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_edit_message? +

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

What risk level is discord_edit_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit discord_edit_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the discord_edit_message 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_edit_message completely? +

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

discord_edit_message is provided by the Sage MCP server (sagemcp/sagemcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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