gmail_users_labels_create

Create a new mailbox label

SERVERGoogle Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) SOURCE@gws mcp -s gmail

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What gmail_users_labels_create does on Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI)

AI agents use gmail_users_labels_create to create or update resources in Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI), usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) environment.

RISK

Why gmail_users_labels_create is rated Medium

This tool creates a new label in Gmail, which is a reversible write operation. Labels are metadata structures that organize mailbox content. Creating a label modifies the user's Gmail configuration but does not delete data, execute code, or move money.

From the tool's definition Tool name: gmail_users_labels_create. Description: 'Create a new mailbox label'. The verb 'create' and action of adding a new label directly indicate data modification.

Risk signalsCreates organisational labels

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gmail_users_labels_create safely

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

gmail_users_labels_create Rate-limited

gmail_users_labels_create stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gmail_users_labels_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gmail_users_labels_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI), apply this rule, and every gmail_users_labels_create call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gmail_users_labels_create

What does the gmail_users_labels_create tool do? +

Create a new mailbox label. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on gmail_users_labels_create? +

Register the Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gmail_users_labels_create: 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 Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI). Nothing to install.

What risk level is gmail_users_labels_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit gmail_users_labels_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gmail_users_labels_create 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_users_labels_create completely? +

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

gmail_users_labels_create is provided by the Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) MCP server (@gws mcp -s gmail). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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