whatsapp_post_image_status · WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_post_image_status does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_post_image_status 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_post_image_status needs a policy

This tool creates and publishes a new status update (media content) on WhatsApp. This is a reversible write operation—the status can be deleted or replaced later. While it modifies account state and is visible to contacts, it does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'post' which creates new content; description states 'Post an image status update' indicating a create operation that adds content to the user's WhatsApp status.

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Verdict

whatsapp_post_image_status Rate-limited

whatsapp_post_image_status 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_post_image_status": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_post_image_status_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_post_image_status

What does the whatsapp_post_image_status tool do? +

Post an image status update. Provide either data (base64) or url. 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_post_image_status? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_post_image_status? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_post_image_status 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_post_image_status completely? +

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

whatsapp_post_image_status 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.