set_typing · Claudegram MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_typing does on Claudegram

AI agents invoke set_typing to trigger actions in Claudegram. What it does depends on the arguments the agent supplies, and its effects often reach beyond the immediate call — builds kicked off, notifications sent, workflows started.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why set_typing needs a policy

Based on the tool name and context (Telegram MTProto server), 'set_typing' likely triggers a typing indicator action in a Telegram chat, which is an external operation with side effects (visible to other chat participants). This is an Execute-level action. Confidence is lowered due to the empty description.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_typing' on a Telegram MCP server; description is empty and uninformative.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

set_typing Rate-limited

set_typing stays usable, but rate-capped — a runaway agent can't fire it dozens of times a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "set_typing": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_typing_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 10,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches Claudegram, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about set_typing

What does the set_typing tool do? +

set_typing. It is categorised as a Execute tool in the Claudegram MCP Server, which means it can trigger actions or run processes. Use rate limits and argument validation.

How do I enforce a policy on set_typing? +

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

What risk level is set_typing? +

set_typing is a Execute tool with high risk. Execute tools should be rate-limited and have argument validation enabled.

Can I rate-limit set_typing? +

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

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

set_typing is provided by the Claudegram MCP server (sanjar-x/claudegram). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.