gmail_draft_create · Mcp Gmail MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gmail_draft_create does on Mcp Gmail

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why gmail_draft_create needs a policy

This tool creates new data (draft emails) reversibly; the user can delete or modify drafts. It does not send messages, delete data irreversibly, execute code, or handle finances. While it modifies the user's mailbox state, drafts are not published and can be undone, placing it firmly in Write rather than Execute or Destructive.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a draft email in the user' — a create operation that modifies the user's Gmail account by adding a new draft message.

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Verdict

gmail_draft_create Rate-limited

gmail_draft_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_draft_create": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gmail_draft_create_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gmail_draft_create

What does the gmail_draft_create tool do? +

Create a draft email in the user\. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Gmail 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_draft_create? +

Register the Mcp Gmail MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for gmail_draft_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 Mcp Gmail. Nothing to install.

What risk level is gmail_draft_create? +

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

Can I rate-limit gmail_draft_create? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gmail_draft_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_draft_create completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for gmail_draft_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_draft_create? +

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