// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

ZULIP TOOLS

27 tools from the Zulip MCP Server, categorised by risk level.

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// ALL 27 ZULIP TOOLS
READ 14 tools
Read fetch_file Fetch any file from Zulip and save it locally. Read fetch_image Fetch an image from Zulip and save it to a temp file for viewing. Read get_message_by_id Get a specific message by its ID. Read get_message_link get_message_link Read get_messages get_messages Read get_stream_members Get the members of a stream/channel. Read get_stream_topics Get recent topics in a stream. Read get_subscribed_streams Get streams the bot is subscribed to. Read get_user_info Get information about a Zulip user, including their full profile. Read list_emoji Search custom emoji available on this Zulip server. Read list_streams list_streams Read listen Wait for new messages in the current conversation (blocking). Read verify_message verify_message Read resolve_name resolve_name
WRITE 9 tools
Write reply Reply in the current session context. Write add_reaction Add an emoji reaction to a message. Write edit_message edit_message Write move_messages move_messages Write resolve_topic resolve_topic Write send_direct_message Send a direct message (DM) to one or more users. Write send_message Send a message to a specific stream and topic (fire-and-forget). Write set_context set_context Write upload_file upload_file
DESTRUCTIVE 1 tools
Destructive remove_reaction Remove an emoji reaction from a message.
OTHER 3 tools
Other stop_typing stop_typing Other end_session end_session Other typing typing

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// FAQ
How many tools does the Zulip MCP server have? +

The Zulip MCP server exposes 27 tools across 4 categories: Read, Write, Destructive, Other.

How do I enforce policies on Zulip tools? +

Route the Zulip server through the PolicyLayer gateway. Define allow, deny, or approval rules per tool in the dashboard; they are enforced on every call before it reaches the server.

What risk categories do Zulip tools fall into? +

Zulip tools are categorised as Read (14), Write (9), Destructive (1), Other (3). Each category has a recommended default policy.

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