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chat_spaces_members_patch

Update a membership [write]

Part of the Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI) MCP server. Enforce policies on this tool with Intercept, the open-source MCP proxy.

gws mcp -s chat Write

WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents use chat_spaces_members_patch to create or modify resources in Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI). Write operations carry medium risk because an autonomous agent could trigger bulk unintended modifications. Rate limits prevent a single agent session from making hundreds of changes in rapid succession. Argument validation ensures the agent passes expected values.

WHY ENFORCE A POLICY ON CHAT_SPACES_MEMBERS_PATCH

Without a policy, an AI agent could call chat_spaces_members_patch repeatedly, creating or modifying resources faster than any human could review. Intercept's rate limiting ensures write operations happen at a controlled pace, and argument validation catches malformed or unexpected inputs before they reach Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI).

RECOMMENDED POLICY

Write tools can modify data. A rate limit prevents runaway bulk operations from AI agents.

google-workspace-chat.yaml 
tools:
  chat_spaces_members_patch:
    rules:
      - action: allow
        rate_limit:
          max: 30
          window: 60

See the full Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI) policy for all 37 tools.

DETAILS

Tool Name

chat_spaces_members_patch

Category

Write

MCP Server

Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI)

Risk Level

Medium

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create_record Airtable
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the chat_spaces_members_patch tool do?

Update a membership [write]. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI), which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on chat_spaces_members_patch?

Add a rule in your Intercept YAML policy under the tools section for chat_spaces_members_patch. You can allow, deny, rate-limit, or validate arguments. Then run Intercept as a proxy in front of the Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI) MCP server.

What risk level is chat_spaces_members_patch?

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

Can I rate-limit chat_spaces_members_patch?

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the chat_spaces_members_patch 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 chat_spaces_members_patch completely?

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for chat_spaces_members_patch. 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 chat_spaces_members_patch?

chat_spaces_members_patch is provided by the Google Workspace Chat (gws CLI) MCP server (gws mcp -s chat). Intercept sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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