removeAttachmentFromDraft · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What removeAttachmentFromDraft does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use removeAttachmentFromDraft 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 removeAttachmentFromDraft needs a policy

This tool modifies an existing Gmail draft by removing an attachment. Since drafts have not been sent yet, this is a reversible modification (the attachment could be re-added), placing it in the Write category. It does not delete the draft itself or send any email, so the blast radius is moderate.

From the tool's definition Remove an attachment from an existing Gmail draft by filename. The attachment is removed without modifying other content.

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Verdict

removeAttachmentFromDraft Rate-limited

removeAttachmentFromDraft 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": {
    "removeAttachmentFromDraft": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "removeattachmentfromdraft_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 removeAttachmentFromDraft

What does the removeAttachmentFromDraft tool do? +

Remove an attachment from an existing Gmail draft by filename. The attachment is removed without modifying other content. 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 removeAttachmentFromDraft? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit removeAttachmentFromDraft? +

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

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

removeAttachmentFromDraft 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.