deleteGmailDraft

Permanently delete a Gmail draft. This action cannot be undone.

Server Google Workspace MCP Server pm990320/google-workspace-mcp
Category Destructive
Risk class Critical
Parameters 00 required

What deleteGmailDraft does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents call deleteGmailDraft to permanently remove resources in Google Workspace MCP Server — typically in cleanup and lifecycle workflows. It does its job in a single call, and there is no undo.

Why deleteGmailDraft needs a policy

This tool irreversibly removes a Gmail draft message, meeting the Destructive category definition. While the blast radius is somewhat limited (affects one draft), the permanent nature and explicit 'cannot be undone' language warrants high severity. An AI agent could accidentally delete important draft communications.

From the tool's definition Tool name explicitly states 'delete' and description emphasizes 'Permanently delete' and 'cannot be undone', indicating irreversible data destruction.

Questions about deleteGmailDraft

What does the deleteGmailDraft tool do? +

Permanently delete a Gmail draft. This action cannot be undone. It is categorised as a Destructive tool in the Google Workspace MCP Server MCP Server, which means it can permanently delete or destroy data. Block by default and require explicit approval.

How do I enforce a policy on deleteGmailDraft? +

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

deleteGmailDraft is a Destructive tool with critical risk. Critical-risk tools should be blocked by default and only enabled with explicit human approval.

Can I rate-limit deleteGmailDraft? +

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

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

deleteGmailDraft 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.

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