add_work_style · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What add_work_style does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use add_work_style 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_work_style needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies user profile metadata (time management, focus, collaboration preferences) in local storage. It has no destructive capability, no code execution, no financial impact, and no data retrieval function—it purely writes new preference records. The scope is limited to personal user data, making severity 'low' due to minimal blast radius if misused by an agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Store how the user works', indicating creation/modification of user preference data in the personal memory system mentioned in the server description. The verb 'add_work_style' and 'Store' are write operations.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

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Verdict

add_work_style Rate-limited

add_work_style 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_work_style": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "add_work_style_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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Instant setup, no code required.

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_work_style

What does the add_work_style tool do? +

Store how the user works - time management, focus, collaboration style. 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_work_style? +

Register the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for add_work_style: 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_work_style? +

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

Can I rate-limit add_work_style? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the add_work_style 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_work_style completely? +

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

add_work_style 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.