swit-message-create · Swit MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What swit-message-create does on Swit MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why swit-message-create needs a policy

This tool creates/posts new messages to channels, which modifies shared collaboration data reversibly (messages can typically be edited or deleted later). It does not execute code, delete data permanently, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'swit-message-create' and description 'Send message to channel' indicate creation of new message content in a shared workspace channel.

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Verdict

swit-message-create Rate-limited

swit-message-create 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": {
    "swit-message-create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "swit-message-create_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 Swit MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about swit-message-create

What does the swit-message-create tool do? +

Send message to channel. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Swit 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 swit-message-create? +

Register the Swit MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for swit-message-create: 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 Swit MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is swit-message-create? +

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

Can I rate-limit swit-message-create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the swit-message-create 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 swit-message-create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for swit-message-create. 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 swit-message-create? +

swit-message-create is provided by the Swit MCP Server MCP server (tykann/swit-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.