search_contacts_by_group

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

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/4tal-mcp-google-contacts/search-contacts-by-group.md

WHAT IT DOES

What search_contacts_by_group does on MCP Google Contacts Server

AI agents call search_contacts_by_group 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 search_contacts_by_group is rated Low

This tool retrieves or queries contact data filtered by group, with no side effects. It matches the Read category (search, list, get, fetch operations). Severity is low because contact metadata is generally low-sensitivity information, and the operation is non-destructive. Confidence is 0.85 rather than higher because the tool description is empty, requiring inference from context and sibling tools.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'search_contacts_by_group' indicates querying/filtering contacts by group membership. Server description confirms this is part of 'searching' contacts functionality.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs search_contacts_by_group 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 search_contacts_by_group, this is the rule to start with:

search_contacts_by_group Allowed

search_contacts_by_group 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": {
    "search_contacts_by_group": {}
  }
}

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 search_contacts_by_group call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about search_contacts_by_group

What does the search_contacts_by_group tool do? +

search_contacts_by_group 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 search_contacts_by_group? +

Register the MCP Google Contacts Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for search_contacts_by_group: 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 search_contacts_by_group? +

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

Can I rate-limit search_contacts_by_group? +

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

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

search_contacts_by_group 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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