get_other_contacts

A read tool on the MCP Google Contacts MCP server.

SERVERMCP Google Contacts Server SOURCE4tal/mcp-google-contacts

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/4tal-mcp-google-contacts/get-other-contacts.md

WHAT IT DOES

What get_other_contacts does on MCP Google Contacts Server

AI agents call get_other_contacts to retrieve information from MCP Google Contacts Server without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why get_other_contacts is rated Low

Despite the empty description, the tool name 'get_other_contacts' and context from sibling tools (create_contact, delete_contact, update patterns) suggest this retrieves contact data. The 'get_' prefix is a strong indicator of read-only retrieval. Accessing workspace directories has no stated side effects. No evidence of creating, modifying, deleting, executing code, or financial operations.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'get_other_contacts' and server purpose of 'searching' and 'accessing Google Workspace directories' indicates data retrieval without modification.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs get_other_contacts safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and MCP Google Contacts Server, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For get_other_contacts, this is the rule to start with:

get_other_contacts Allowed

get_other_contacts is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_other_contacts": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect MCP Google Contacts Server, apply this rule, and every get_other_contacts call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about get_other_contacts

What does the get_other_contacts tool do? +

get_other_contacts is a read tool on the MCP Google Contacts Server MCP server. It is categorised as a Read tool in the MCP Google Contacts Server MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_other_contacts? +

Register the MCP Google Contacts Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_other_contacts: 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 MCP Google Contacts Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_other_contacts? +

get_other_contacts is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_other_contacts? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the get_other_contacts 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 get_other_contacts completely? +

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

get_other_contacts is provided by the MCP Google Contacts Server MCP server (4tal/mcp-google-contacts). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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