gmail_delete_messages

Delete Gmail messages.

SERVERGmail MCP Server SOURCEampcome-mcps/gmail-mcp

Critical RISK CLASS

Category Destructive

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Hiddensee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ampcome-mcps-gmail-mcp/gmail-delete-messages.md

WHAT IT DOES

What gmail_delete_messages does on Gmail MCP Server

AI agents call gmail_delete_messages to permanently remove resources in Gmail MCP Server, typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

RISK

Why gmail_delete_messages is rated Critical

Deletion of email messages is an irreversible operation that cannot be undone. Once deleted, messages are lost and cannot be recovered (barring Gmail's trash recovery window, which is time-limited).

From the tool's definition Tool name contains 'delete' and description states 'Delete Gmail messages' — this permanently removes messages from the Gmail account.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gmail_delete_messages safely

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

gmail_delete_messages Hidden

gmail_delete_messages is removed from the agent's tool list entirely, so the agent never calls it. The rest of the server keeps working.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "hide": [
    "gmail_delete_messages"
  ]
}

RESTRICT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

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

FAQ

Questions about gmail_delete_messages

What does the gmail_delete_messages tool do? +

Delete Gmail messages. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Gmail MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on gmail_delete_messages? +

Register the Gmail MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gmail_delete_messages: 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 Gmail MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gmail_delete_messages? +

gmail_delete_messages is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit gmail_delete_messages? +

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

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

gmail_delete_messages is provided by the Gmail MCP Server MCP server (ampcome-mcps/gmail-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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