whatsapp_send_text · WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_send_text does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_send_text 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_send_text needs a policy

Sending messages is a write operation that creates new data in the messaging platform. While reversible (messages can be deleted), it has significant blast radius if an AI agent misuses it to send inappropriate, fraudulent, or spam messages to contacts without proper authorization.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'whatsapp_send_text' and description states it 'Send[s] a text message to a WhatsApp contact or group.' This creates new message data in WhatsApp chats, which is a reversible write operation.

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Verdict

whatsapp_send_text Rate-limited

whatsapp_send_text 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_send_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_send_text_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_send_text

What does the whatsapp_send_text tool do? +

Send a text message to a WhatsApp contact or group. Supports mentions, replies, and ephemeral expiration. 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_send_text? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_send_text? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_send_text 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_send_text completely? +

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

whatsapp_send_text 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.