GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL
Adds and/or removes specified Gmail labels for a message; ensure message_id and all label_ids are valid (use 'listLabels' for custom label IDs).
This record as markdown: /tools/googlesuper/googlesuper-add-label-to-email.md
What GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL does on Google Super
AI agents use GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL to create or update resources in Google Super, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Super environment.
| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
user_id | string | — | User's email address or 'me' for the authenticated user. |
message_id | string | — | Immutable ID of the message to modify (e.g., from 'fetchEmails' or 'fetchMessagesByThreadId'). |
add_label_ids | array | — | Label IDs to add. For custom labels, obtain IDs via 'listLabels'. System labels (e.g., 'INBOX', 'SPAM', 'STARRED', 'IMPORTANT') can be used, but immutable syste |
remove_label_ids | array | — | Label IDs to remove. For custom labels, obtain IDs via 'listLabels'. System labels can be used, but immutable system labels like 'DRAFT' and 'SENT' cannot be ad |
Parameters from the server's own tool schema.
Why GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL is rated Medium
This tool modifies email organization state by applying or removing labels, making it a Write operation. It does not read-only (it changes state), is not destructive (changes are reversible), does not execute code, and has no financial impact.
From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Adds and/or removes specified Gmail labels for a message', which modifies email metadata. The action is reversible—labels can be added or removed without permanently deleting or destroying data.
Attacks that exploit this kind of access
The rule that runs GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL safely
PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Super, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL, this is the rule to start with:
GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL 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.
The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Super, apply this rule, and every GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL call is checked against it from then on.
Questions about GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL
Adds and/or removes specified Gmail labels for a message; ensure message_id and all label_ids are valid (use 'listLabels' for custom label IDs). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Super MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.
GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL accepts 4 parameters: user_id, message_id, add_label_ids, remove_label_ids. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.
Register the Google Super MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL: 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 Super. Nothing to install.
GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.
Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL 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.
Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL. 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.
GOOGLESUPER_ADD_LABEL_TO_EMAIL is provided by the Google Super MCP server (googlesuper). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.
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