approve_contact_request · Thenvoi MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What approve_contact_request does on Thenvoi MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why approve_contact_request needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies a relationship record (approving a contact request) without deleting data or executing arbitrary code. It has side effects (establishing a contact relationship) but is reversible (the approval could typically be undone). The blast radius is limited to contact relationship management within the Thenvoi platform.

From the tool's definition The tool name 'approve_contact_request' combined with the server context indicating management of chat participants and contacts shows this modifies relational data.

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Verdict

approve_contact_request Rate-limited

approve_contact_request 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": {
    "approve_contact_request": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "approve_contact_request_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 Thenvoi MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about approve_contact_request

What does the approve_contact_request tool do? +

Approve a received contact request. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Thenvoi MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on approve_contact_request? +

Register the Thenvoi MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for approve_contact_request: 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 Thenvoi MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is approve_contact_request? +

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

Can I rate-limit approve_contact_request? +

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

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

approve_contact_request is provided by the Thenvoi MCP Server MCP server (thenvoi/thenvoi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.