updatePeopleContactGroup · Google Workspace MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What updatePeopleContactGroup does on Google Workspace MCP Server

AI agents use updatePeopleContactGroup 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 updatePeopleContactGroup needs a policy

The tool modifies data (contact group name) reversibly without deleting data or executing arbitrary code. This is a Write operation. Severity is medium because misuse could disrupt contact organization and sharing, affecting communication workflows, but the impact is localized to contact management and can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Rename an existing contact group' — this is a modification operation that updates metadata of an existing resource.

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Verdict

updatePeopleContactGroup Rate-limited

updatePeopleContactGroup 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": {
    "updatePeopleContactGroup": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "updatepeoplecontactgroup_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 updatePeopleContactGroup

What does the updatePeopleContactGroup tool do? +

Rename an existing contact group. 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 updatePeopleContactGroup? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit updatePeopleContactGroup? +

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

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

updatePeopleContactGroup 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.