whatsapp_set_group_announce · WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What whatsapp_set_group_announce does on WSAPI WhatsApp MCP Server

AI agents use whatsapp_set_group_announce 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_group_announce needs a policy

The tool modifies group configuration settings reversibly—announce mode can be toggled on or off, and the change does not permanently delete or destroy data. While it impacts group communication by restricting who can post, it is a write operation that changes group state.

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'set' and description states 'Set group announce mode', indicating it modifies group settings. This changes the group's messaging permissions from normal mode to a restricted state where only admins can send messages.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

whatsapp_set_group_announce Rate-limited

whatsapp_set_group_announce 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_group_announce": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "whatsapp_set_group_announce_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_group_announce

What does the whatsapp_set_group_announce tool do? +

Set group announce mode (only admins can send messages). 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_group_announce? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit whatsapp_set_group_announce? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the whatsapp_set_group_announce 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_group_announce completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for whatsapp_set_group_announce. 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_group_announce? +

whatsapp_set_group_announce 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.