clawd_channels · Clawd MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What clawd_channels does on Clawd

AI agents call clawd_channels as a supporting operation in Clawd workflows.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why clawd_channels needs a policy

With no description available, classification is speculative. The name 'clawd_channels' likely relates to managing communication channels (WhatsApp, Discord) based on server context. This could span Read to Write depending on actual functionality. Defaulting to Other with low confidence due to empty description, but noting medium severity given the communication platform integrations involved.

From the tool's definition Tool description is empty and uninformative; tool name 'clawd_channels' suggests channel management within WhatsApp/Discord ecosystems mentioned in server description

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

clawd_channels Rate-limited

clawd_channels 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": {
    "clawd_channels": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "clawd_channels_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 60,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about clawd_channels

What does the clawd_channels tool do? +

clawd_channels. It is categorised as a Other tool in the Clawd MCP Server, which means it performs auxiliary operations.

How do I enforce a policy on clawd_channels? +

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

What risk level is clawd_channels? +

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

Can I rate-limit clawd_channels? +

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

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

clawd_channels is provided by the Clawd MCP server (sandraschi/openclaw-molt-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.