move_all_emails · AOL Mail MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What move_all_emails does on AOL Mail MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why move_all_emails needs a policy

Moving emails between folders is a reversible modification of email metadata and organization state, not deletion or destruction. It does not trigger financial transactions or code execution.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'move_all_emails' indicates bulk modification of email state/location. Server description confirms it 'manages AOL Mail emails and folders'.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

move_all_emails Rate-limited

move_all_emails 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": {
    "move_all_emails": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "move_all_emails_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: every tool call is checked against your rule before it reaches AOL Mail MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about move_all_emails

What does the move_all_emails tool do? +

move_all_emails. It is categorised as a Write tool in the AOL Mail 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 move_all_emails? +

Register the AOL Mail MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for move_all_emails: 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 AOL Mail MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is move_all_emails? +

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

Can I rate-limit move_all_emails? +

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

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

move_all_emails is provided by the AOL Mail MCP Server MCP server (kubegrind/aol-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.