imap_reorder_sorting_rules · Email MCP Server MCP

WHAT IT DOES

What imap_reorder_sorting_rules does on Email MCP Server

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

WHY IT NEEDS A POLICY

Why imap_reorder_sorting_rules needs a policy

This tool modifies the priority/order of existing sorting rules. It's a reversible configuration change (rules can be reordered again), making it a Write operation. Misuse could disrupt email sorting behavior across accounts, but no data is deleted or financial transactions are made.

From the tool's definition Reorder sorting rules by setting new priorities based on array order

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Verdict

imap_reorder_sorting_rules Rate-limited

imap_reorder_sorting_rules 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": {
    "imap_reorder_sorting_rules": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "imap_reorder_sorting_rules_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 Email MCP Server, so you can run agents against it safely.

FAQ

Questions about imap_reorder_sorting_rules

What does the imap_reorder_sorting_rules tool do? +

Reorder sorting rules by setting new priorities based on array order. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Email 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 imap_reorder_sorting_rules? +

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

What risk level is imap_reorder_sorting_rules? +

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

Can I rate-limit imap_reorder_sorting_rules? +

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

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

imap_reorder_sorting_rules is provided by the Email MCP Server MCP server (sventern/mcp_email). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.