getTable

Gets detailed information about a specific table including its columns, range, and properties. Use the table name or ID returned by listTables.

SERVERClaude MCP x Google Docs SOURCEa-bonus/google-docs-mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/a-bonus-google-docs-mcp/gettable.md

WHAT IT DOES

What getTable does on Claude MCP x Google Docs

AI agents call getTable to retrieve information from Claude MCP x Google Docs without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why getTable is rated Low

getTable retrieves metadata about an existing table without any side effects or modifications. It is a pure read operation that queries table structure and properties. No data is created, modified, deleted, or executed. The low severity reflects minimal blast radius if misused by an AI agent.

From the tool's definition Tool description explicitly states 'Gets detailed information about a specific table' with no mention of modification, deletion, or execution.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs getTable safely

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

getTable Allowed

getTable is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "getTable": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Claude MCP x Google Docs, apply this rule, and every getTable call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about getTable

What does the getTable tool do? +

Gets detailed information about a specific table including its columns, range, and properties. Use the table name or ID returned by listTables. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Claude MCP x Google Docs MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on getTable? +

Register the Claude MCP x Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for getTable: 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 Claude MCP x Google Docs. Nothing to install.

What risk level is getTable? +

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

Can I rate-limit getTable? +

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

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

getTable is provided by the Claude MCP x Google Docs MCP server (a-bonus/google-docs-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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