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get_emails_from_user

Get emails from a specific sender email address

Part of the Gmail Osiris server.

get_emails_from_user is read-only, but an agent in a loop can still rack up calls and cost. PolicyLayer caps every call before it runs. Live in minutes.

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AI agents call get_emails_from_user to retrieve information from Gmail Osiris without modifying any data. This is common in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows where the agent needs context before taking action. Because read operations don't change state, they are generally safe to allow without restrictions -- but you may still want rate limits to control API costs.

Even though get_emails_from_user only reads data, uncontrolled read access can leak sensitive information or rack up API costs. An agent caught in a retry loop could make thousands of calls per minute. A rate limit gives you a safety net without blocking legitimate use.

Read-only tools are safe to allow by default. No rate limit needed unless you want to control costs.

policy.json
{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "get_emails_from_user": {}
  }
}

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These attack patterns abuse exactly the kind of access get_emails_from_user gives an agent. Each links to the full case and the policy that stops it:

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Every attack above starts with a tool call. PolicyLayer checks each one against your policy first, so get_emails_from_user only ever does what you allow.

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Other read tools across the catalogue. The same approach applies to each: allow, with a rate cap to control cost.

What does the get_emails_from_user tool do? +

Get emails from a specific sender email address. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Gmail Osiris MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on get_emails_from_user? +

Register the Gmail Osiris MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for get_emails_from_user: 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 Gmail Osiris. Nothing to install.

What risk level is get_emails_from_user? +

get_emails_from_user is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit get_emails_from_user? +

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

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

get_emails_from_user is provided by the Gmail Osiris MCP server (sk1122/gmail-osiris). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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