get_channel

Allow to see all channels in the server

Server Discord MCP Server userdeter1/mcp-discord
Category Read
Risk class Low
Parameters 00 required

What get_channel does on Discord MCP Server

AI agents call get_channel to retrieve information from Discord MCP Server without modifying anything — typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

Why get_channel needs a policy

This tool retrieves and lists Discord channel data without modifying, executing, or deleting anything. It is informational only and carries minimal security risk—typical Discord bots expose channel listings as a basic operational feature.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states "Allow to see all channels in the server" — a query operation with no side effects. Sibling tools include read_message and send_message, placing this squarely in the read category.

Questions about get_channel

What does the get_channel tool do? +

Allow to see all channels in the server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Discord MCP Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_channel? +

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

What risk level is get_channel? +

get_channel is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_channel? +

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

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

get_channel is provided by the Discord MCP Server MCP server (userdeter1/mcp-discord). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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