createPeopleContact · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What createPeopleContact does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use createPeopleContact 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 createPeopleContact needs a policy

This tool creates a new contact in Google Workspace Contacts, which is a reversible write operation. The impact is medium severity because while contacts are data that could be misused to pollute directories or enable social engineering, the action can be undone by deletion. It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data irreversibly, or affect financial systems.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'createPeopleContact' and description 'Create a new contact with the specified fields' indicate data creation.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

createPeopleContact Rate-limited

createPeopleContact 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": {
    "createPeopleContact": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createpeoplecontact_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 createPeopleContact

What does the createPeopleContact tool do? +

Create a new contact with the specified fields. 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 createPeopleContact? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit createPeopleContact? +

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

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

createPeopleContact is provided by the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP server (pm990320/google-workspace-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.