whatsapp_create_community · WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_create_community does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_create_community 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_create_community needs a policy

This tool creates a new WhatsApp community, which is a reversible write operation. The data/resource can be deleted or modified afterward, so it does not qualify as Destructive. Creating communities could be misused to generate spam, create fraudulent groups, or facilitate social engineering, warranting a medium severity rating.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a new WhatsApp community.' The verb 'create' indicates a write operation that generates new data/resources (a WhatsApp community). Context from server description confirms this involves 'group operations' and resource creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

whatsapp_create_community Rate-limited

whatsapp_create_community 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_create_community": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_create_community_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_create_community

What does the whatsapp_create_community tool do? +

Create a new WhatsApp community. 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_create_community? +

Register the WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for whatsapp_create_community: 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_create_community? +

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_create_community? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_create_community 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_create_community completely? +

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

whatsapp_create_community 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.