whatsapp_create_community_group

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_create_community_group does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_create_community_group 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_group needs a policy

This tool creates a new WhatsApp community sub-group, which is a write operation that modifies the user's WhatsApp account state by adding a new group entity. While the action is reversible (groups can be deleted), it represents a material modification to account structure and could be misused to create unwanted groups, spam communities, or compromise account organization.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'create' and description states 'Create a new sub-group inside a community', indicating irreversible creation of a new organizational structure within WhatsApp.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

whatsapp_create_community_group Rate-limited

whatsapp_create_community_group 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_group": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_create_community_group_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_group

What does the whatsapp_create_community_group tool do? +

Create a new sub-group inside a 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_group? +

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

whatsapp_create_community_group 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_group? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_create_community_group 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_group completely? +

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

whatsapp_create_community_group 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.