set_profile · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What set_profile does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use set_profile 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 set_profile needs a policy

This tool creates or modifies personal profile information reversibly. It does not delete data (thus not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code or commands (thus not Execute), does not move money (thus not Financial), and does modify stored user data (thus Write rather than Read).

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Set a personal profile field' with actions on data like name, email, phone, linkedin, github, and summary. The verb 'set' indicates modification or creation of profile data.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

set_profile Rate-limited

set_profile 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": {
    "set_profile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_profile_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 set_profile

What does the set_profile tool do? +

Set a personal profile field (name, email, phone, linkedin, github, summary, etc.). 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 set_profile? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit set_profile? +

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

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

set_profile 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.