set_publish_settings

Update the publish settings of a Google Form

SERVERVaultAssist SOURCE3xcaffeine/mcp-server

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What set_publish_settings does on VaultAssist

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

RISK

Why set_publish_settings is rated Medium

This tool modifies form metadata and access settings (publish configuration) in Google Forms, which is a reversible change. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute arbitrary code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely retrieve information (Read).

From the tool's definition Tool name 'set_publish_settings' and description 'Update the publish settings of a Google Form' indicate modification of form configuration. The verb 'Update' is characteristic of Write operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_publish_settings safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and VaultAssist, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For set_publish_settings, this is the rule to start with:

set_publish_settings Rate-limited

set_publish_settings 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": {
    "set_publish_settings": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_publish_settings_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect VaultAssist, apply this rule, and every set_publish_settings call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_publish_settings

What does the set_publish_settings tool do? +

Update the publish settings of a Google Form. It is categorised as a Write tool in the VaultAssist MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on set_publish_settings? +

Register the VaultAssist MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for set_publish_settings: 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 VaultAssist. Nothing to install.

What risk level is set_publish_settings? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_publish_settings? +

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

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

set_publish_settings is provided by the VaultAssist MCP server (3xcaffeine/mcp-server). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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