createPeopleContactGroup · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What createPeopleContactGroup does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use createPeopleContactGroup 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 createPeopleContactGroup needs a policy

This tool creates new contact group metadata, which is a reversible write operation with minimal blast radius. Contact groups are organizational structures with no direct impact on sensitive data access or system operations. The action can be undone by deleting the group. While it modifies state, it does not delete data, execute code, or commit financial transactions.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'createPeopleContactGroup' and description 'Create a new contact group (label)' indicate creation of a new organizational entity in Google Workspace Contacts.

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Verdict

createPeopleContactGroup Rate-limited

createPeopleContactGroup 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": {
    "createPeopleContactGroup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createpeoplecontactgroup_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 createPeopleContactGroup

What does the createPeopleContactGroup tool do? +

Create a new contact group (label). 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 createPeopleContactGroup? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit createPeopleContactGroup? +

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

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

createPeopleContactGroup 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.