add_email_template · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_email_template does on Google Workspace MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why add_email_template needs a policy

This tool creates or stores new email template data in Google Workspace (Gmail), which is a reversible write operation. The blast radius is medium because a malicious actor could create numerous templates for phishing, spam, or social engineering, but templates themselves don't execute actions or cause irreversible damage unless used for mass communication.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'add_email_template' combined with description 'Add an email template for reuse' indicates creation of new email template data that will be stored and reused.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

add_email_template Rate-limited

add_email_template 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_email_template": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_email_template_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 Google Workspace MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about add_email_template

What does the add_email_template tool do? +

Add an email template for reuse. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Workspace 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 add_email_template? +

Register the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_email_template: 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 Google Workspace MCP Server. Nothing to install.

What risk level is add_email_template? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_email_template? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_email_template 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_email_template completely? +

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

add_email_template is provided by the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server (pbulbule13/google-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.