gmail_mark_as_unread · Mcp Gmail MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What gmail_mark_as_unread does on Mcp Gmail

AI agents use gmail_mark_as_unread 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_mark_as_unread needs a policy

This tool modifies email state (unread status) without deleting or destroying data. The change is reversible—emails can be marked read again. No side effects like execution or financial impact are evident. Classification as Write is appropriate for state modification.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'gmail_mark_as_unread' indicates modification of email message state (marking unread), which changes metadata reversibly.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

gmail_mark_as_unread Rate-limited

gmail_mark_as_unread 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_mark_as_unread": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "gmail_mark_as_unread_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 Mcp Gmail, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about gmail_mark_as_unread

What does the gmail_mark_as_unread tool do? +

gmail_mark_as_unread. 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_mark_as_unread? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit gmail_mark_as_unread? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the gmail_mark_as_unread 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_mark_as_unread completely? +

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

gmail_mark_as_unread 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.