// MCP TOOL REFERENCE

gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete

Remove a mailbox delegate and revoke access

Revokes mailbox access

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

@gws mcp -s gmail Destructive Risk 5/5

// WHEN AI AGENTS USE THIS TOOL

AI agents may call gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete to permanently remove or destroy resources in Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI). 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_USERS_SETTINGS_DELEGATES_DELETE

Without a policy, an AI agent could call gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete in a loop, permanently destroying resources in Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI). 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.

google-workspace-gmail.yaml

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

See the full Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) policy for all 79 tools.

// DETAILS

Tool Name gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete

Category Destructive

MCP Server Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) MCP Server

Risk Level Critical

// MORE GOOGLE WORKSPACE GMAIL (GWS CLI) TOOLS

Destructive gmail_users_drafts_delete Destructive gmail_users_labels_delete Destructive gmail_users_messages_batchDelete Destructive gmail_users_messages_delete Destructive gmail_users_settings_cse_identities_delete Destructive gmail_users_settings_cse_keypairs_obliterate Destructive gmail_users_settings_filters_delete Destructive gmail_users_settings_forwardingAddresses_delete

View all 79 tools →

// WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Agents calling destructive-class tools like gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete 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_users_settings_delegates_delete is one of the critical-risk operations in Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI). 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_users_settings_delegates_delete tool do? +

Remove a mailbox delegate and revoke access. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI) 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_users_settings_delegates_delete? +

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

What risk level is gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete? +

gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete 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_users_settings_delegates_delete? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete 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_users_settings_delegates_delete completely? +

Set action: deny in the Intercept policy for gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete. 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_settings_delegates_delete? +

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

gmail_users_settings_delegates_delete

Enforce policies on Google Workspace Gmail (gws CLI)