create_suggested_draft_reply · Gmail MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What create_suggested_draft_reply does on Gmail MCP Server

AI agents use create_suggested_draft_reply to create or update resources in Gmail MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Gmail MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why create_suggested_draft_reply needs a policy

This tool performs a Write operation—it creates new draft email content in Gmail, which is reversible (drafts can be deleted or modified). While it involves email communication, the draft status means the content has not been sent and the user retains full control.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Creates a suggestion for draft reply' and server description confirms 'creating AI-generated draft replies'. The tool creates email drafts which are stored data modifications within Gmail, reversible via deletion.

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Verdict

create_suggested_draft_reply Rate-limited

create_suggested_draft_reply 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": {
    "create_suggested_draft_reply": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "create_suggested_draft_reply_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about create_suggested_draft_reply

What does the create_suggested_draft_reply tool do? +

Creates a suggestion for draft reply to a specific email. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gmail MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on create_suggested_draft_reply? +

Register the Gmail MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for create_suggested_draft_reply: 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 Gmail MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is create_suggested_draft_reply? +

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

Can I rate-limit create_suggested_draft_reply? +

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

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

create_suggested_draft_reply is provided by the Gmail MCP Server MCP server (jbr90/gmail-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.