whatsapp_set_community_description

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_set_community_description does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_set_community_description 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_set_community_description needs a policy

The tool modifies community metadata (description) which is a write operation. It is reversible since descriptions can be changed or cleared. While it affects a shared resource (community), the blast radius is moderate—an AI agent misusing this could spam or deface communities with inappropriate descriptions, but the changes can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'whatsapp_set_community_description' and description 'Set community description' indicate modification of community metadata. This is a write operation that creates or modifies data (community description) in a reversible manner.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

whatsapp_set_community_description Rate-limited

whatsapp_set_community_description 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_set_community_description": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_set_community_description_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_set_community_description

What does the whatsapp_set_community_description tool do? +

Set community description. 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_set_community_description? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_set_community_description? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_set_community_description 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_set_community_description completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for whatsapp_set_community_description. 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_set_community_description? +

whatsapp_set_community_description 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.