gmail_batch_archive · Mcp Gmail MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gmail_batch_archive does on Mcp Gmail

AI agents use gmail_batch_archive 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_batch_archive needs a policy

Archiving emails modifies their state and visibility but does not permanently delete them—operations are reversible by unarchiving. This qualifies as Write rather than Destructive. However, bulk archiving of emails represents a high-severity write operation due to potential impact on large volumes of user data and possible disruption to email organization/accessibility.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gmail_batch_archive' on Gmail MCP server indicates bulk modification of email messages (archiving changes email state/visibility).

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

gmail_batch_archive Rate-limited

gmail_batch_archive 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_batch_archive": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gmail_batch_archive_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about gmail_batch_archive

What does the gmail_batch_archive tool do? +

gmail_batch_archive. 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_batch_archive? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gmail_batch_archive? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gmail_batch_archive 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_batch_archive completely? +

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

gmail_batch_archive 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.