whatsapp_mute_chat · WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_mute_chat does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_mute_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_mute_chat needs a policy

This tool modifies a user's chat settings by changing the mute status—a reversible operation with no data deletion, destructive effects, code execution, or financial consequences. The blast radius is minimal since muting/unmuting only affects local notification preferences and can be easily reversed by the user or an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'whatsapp_mute_chat' and description states it will 'Mute or unmute a chat.' These are reversible modifications to chat notification settings.

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Verdict

whatsapp_mute_chat Rate-limited

whatsapp_mute_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_mute_chat": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_mute_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_mute_chat

What does the whatsapp_mute_chat tool do? +

Mute or unmute 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_mute_chat? +

Register the WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for whatsapp_mute_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_mute_chat? +

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_mute_chat? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_mute_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_mute_chat completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for whatsapp_mute_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_mute_chat? +

whatsapp_mute_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.