gws_gmail_read

Read a Gmail message by ID. Returns subject, from, to, date, and body.

SERVERAirMCP SOURCEairmcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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WHAT IT DOES

What gws_gmail_read does on AirMCP

AI agents call gws_gmail_read to retrieve information from AirMCP without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why gws_gmail_read is rated Low

This tool retrieves email content from Gmail by message ID and returns metadata and body text. It performs a query operation with no capacity to modify, delete, or execute actions. While email contents may be sensitive, the read-only nature and narrow scope (single message retrieval) place it in the Read category with low severity.

From the tool's definition Tool name includes 'read' and description explicitly states 'Read a Gmail message by ID. Returns subject, from, to, date, and body.' — retrieves message data with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs gws_gmail_read safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and AirMCP, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For gws_gmail_read, this is the rule to start with:

gws_gmail_read Allowed

gws_gmail_read is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "gws_gmail_read": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect AirMCP, apply this rule, and every gws_gmail_read call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about gws_gmail_read

What does the gws_gmail_read tool do? +

Read a Gmail message by ID. Returns subject, from, to, date, and body. It is categorised as a Read tool in the AirMCP MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on gws_gmail_read? +

Register the Air MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gws_gmail_read: 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 AirMCP. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gws_gmail_read? +

gws_gmail_read is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit gws_gmail_read? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gws_gmail_read 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 gws_gmail_read completely? +

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

gws_gmail_read is provided by the Air MCP server (airmcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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