whatsapp_archive_chat · WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_archive_chat does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why whatsapp_archive_chat needs a policy

Archiving/unarchiving chats is a state modification that can be reversed by unarchiving. This is a Write operation (reversible modification) rather than Destructive (irreversible deletion). Severity is medium because misuse could hide communications or disrupt chat organization for the user, but the action can be undone and no data is permanently lost or financial transactions occur.

From the tool's definition 'Archive or unarchive a chat' modifies the state of a chat by changing its archive status, which is a reversible operation. The tool does not delete data or execute arbitrary code.

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Verdict

whatsapp_archive_chat Rate-limited

whatsapp_archive_chat 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": {
    "whatsapp_archive_chat": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_archive_chat_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 WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about whatsapp_archive_chat

What does the whatsapp_archive_chat tool do? +

Archive or unarchive a chat. It is categorised as a Write tool in the WSAPI WhatsApp 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 whatsapp_archive_chat? +

Register the WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for whatsapp_archive_chat: 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 WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is whatsapp_archive_chat? +

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_archive_chat? +

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

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

whatsapp_archive_chat is provided by the WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP server (wsapi-chat/wsapi-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.