unpin_message · Telegram MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What unpin_message does on Telegram

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why unpin_message needs a policy

Unpinning a message modifies chat state reversibly—it removes a message's pinned status without deleting or destroying the message itself. This is a Write operation (state modification). Severity is medium because misuse could disrupt chat organization or communication flow, but the change is easily reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'unpin_message' indicates modification of message state (removing pin status). Sibling tools include 'edit_message', 'delete_messages', 'archive_chat', and 'forward_messages', establishing this server's pattern of Write and Destructive operations on…

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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 Telegram, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about unpin_message

What does the unpin_message tool do? +

unpin_message. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Telegram 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 Telegram 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 Telegram. 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 Telegram MCP server (vovavindar/telegram-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.