toggle_automod_rule · Discord MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What toggle_automod_rule does on Discord

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why toggle_automod_rule needs a policy

Toggling an auto-moderation rule modifies server configuration reversibly (it can be re-enabled or re-disabled), placing it in the Write category. However, the blast radius is high because disabling an active auto-moderation rule could allow harmful content, spam, or abuse to go unchecked on the server, potentially exposing the community to significant harm.

From the tool's definition Enable or disable an auto-moderation rule

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

toggle_automod_rule Rate-limited

toggle_automod_rule 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": {
    "toggle_automod_rule": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "toggle_automod_rule_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 Discord, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about toggle_automod_rule

What does the toggle_automod_rule tool do? +

Enable or disable an auto-moderation rule. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Discord MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on toggle_automod_rule? +

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

What risk level is toggle_automod_rule? +

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

Can I rate-limit toggle_automod_rule? +

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

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

toggle_automod_rule is provided by the Discord MCP server (scarecr0w12/discord-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.