// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT

Permanently deletes a specific gmail draft using its id; ensure the draft exists and the user has necessary permissions for the given `user id`.

Single-target operation

Part of the Gmail MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

gmail-mcp Destructive Risk 4/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT to permanently remove or destroy resources in Gmail. Without a policy, an autonomous agent could delete critical data in a loop with no way to undo the damage. Intercept blocks destructive tools by default and requires explicit human approval before enabling them.

// WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT

Without a policy, an AI agent could call GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Gmail. There is no undo for destructive operations. Intercept blocks this tool by default and only allows it when a human explicitly approves the action.

// RECOMMENDED POLICY

Destructive tools permanently remove data. Block by default. Only enable with explicit approval workflows.

gmail.yaml

tools:
  GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT:
    rules:
      - action: deny
        reason: "Blocked by default — enable with approval"

See the full Gmail policy for all 20 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT

Category Destructive

MCP Server Gmail MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE GMAIL TOOLS

Destructive GMAIL_DELETE_MESSAGE Destructive GMAIL_REMOVE_LABEL Write GMAIL_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL Write GMAIL_CREATE_EMAIL_DRAFT Write GMAIL_CREATE_LABEL Write GMAIL_MODIFY_THREAD_LABELS Write GMAIL_MOVE_TO_TRASH Write GMAIL_PATCH_LABEL

View all 20 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT have been implicated in these attack patterns. Read the full case and prevention policy for each:

Browse the full MCP Attack Database →

// OTHER DESTRUCTIVE TOOLS ACROSS MCP SERVERS

Other tools in the Destructive risk category across the catalogue. The same policy patterns (deny, require_approval) apply to each.

AbraFlexi contact_delete AbraFlexi evidence_delete AbraFlexi invoice_issued_delete AbraFlexi product_delete Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents remove_intent_card Agent Passport System — Cryptographic Identity for AI Agents revoke_delegation

// IN CONTEXT OF CRITICAL RISK

GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT is one of the critical-risk operations in Gmail. For the full severity-focused view — only the critical-risk tools with their recommended policies — see the breakdown for this server, or browse all critical-risk tools across every MCP server.

// RELATED READING

// FAQ

What does the GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT tool do? +

Permanently deletes a specific gmail draft using its id; ensure the draft exists and the user has necessary permissions for the given `user id`.. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Gmail 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_DRAFT? +

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Gmail MCP server.

What risk level is GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT? +

GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT 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_DRAFT? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT rule in your Intercept 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_DRAFT completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT. 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_DRAFT? +

GMAIL_DELETE_DRAFT is provided by the Gmail MCP server (gmail-mcp). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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