add_project_item_with_column · Mcp Gmail MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What add_project_item_with_column does on Mcp Gmail

AI agents use add_project_item_with_column 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 add_project_item_with_column needs a policy

The tool modifies GitHub project state by adding items and organizing them into columns. This is a Write operation (creates or modifies data reversibly) rather than Read (no retrieval-only function) or Destructive (the action is reversible—items can be removed). Severity is medium because misuse could clutter or disorganize project workflows, but impact is limited to project metadata and the action is reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Add an issue or pull request to a GitHub project and place it in a specific column' — 'Add' indicates creation/modification of project state. This is a reversible write operation (the item can be removed or moved).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_project_item_with_column Rate-limited

add_project_item_with_column 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": {
    "add_project_item_with_column": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_project_item_with_column_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about add_project_item_with_column

What does the add_project_item_with_column tool do? +

Add an issue or pull request to a GitHub project and place it in a specific column. 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 add_project_item_with_column? +

Register the Mcp Gmail MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_project_item_with_column: 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 add_project_item_with_column? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_project_item_with_column? +

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

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

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