unpin_message · Discord MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What unpin_message does on Discord

AI agents use unpin_message 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 unpin_message needs a policy

Unpinning a message removes it from the pinned messages list but does not delete the message itself. This is a reversible modification (the message can be re-pinned), making it a Write operation. Misuse could disrupt server organization by removing important pinned messages, warranting medium severity.

From the tool's definition Unpin a message in a channel

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

unpin_message Rate-limited

unpin_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": {
    "unpin_message": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "unpin_message_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 unpin_message

What does the unpin_message tool do? +

Unpin a message in a channel. 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 unpin_message? +

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

What risk level is unpin_message? +

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

Can I rate-limit unpin_message? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the unpin_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 unpin_message completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for unpin_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 unpin_message? +

unpin_message 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.