bulk_archive_gmail · Gmail MCP Server MCP: Risk & Policy

WHAT IT DOES

What bulk_archive_gmail does on Gmail MCP Server

AI agents use bulk_archive_gmail to create or update resources in Gmail MCP Server — usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Gmail MCP Server environment.

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why bulk_archive_gmail needs a policy

Archiving emails modifies their state (moving them out of inbox) but is reversible, placing this in Write rather than Destructive. The lack of a tool description lowers confidence slightly, but the name and context (Gmail management tool with archive/label operations) make the intent clear. Bulk operations increase severity to high due to potential for large-scale unintended modifications.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'bulk_archive_gmail' indicates mass modification of email messages. Archiving is a reversible state change operation (emails can be unarchived). The 'bulk_' prefix suggests modification of multiple items at once, amplifying the blast radius.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

Recommended rule Ready

Verdict

bulk_archive_gmail Rate-limited

bulk_archive_gmail 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": {
    "bulk_archive_gmail": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "bulk_archive_gmail_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

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FAQ

Questions about bulk_archive_gmail

What does the bulk_archive_gmail tool do? +

bulk_archive_gmail. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Gmail 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 bulk_archive_gmail? +

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

What risk level is bulk_archive_gmail? +

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

Can I rate-limit bulk_archive_gmail? +

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

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

bulk_archive_gmail is provided by the Gmail MCP Server MCP server (stevesimpson418/gmail-mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.