listDriveFiles

Lists files across Google Drive with optional filtering by type, folder, and ownership.

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/listdrivefiles.md

WHAT IT DOES

What listDriveFiles does on Claude MCP x Google Docs

AI agents call listDriveFiles 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 listDriveFiles is rated Low

This tool queries and returns data about files in Google Drive without creating, modifying, or deleting any resources. It is a straightforward read operation. Severity is low because listing files has minimal blast radius — the worst case is information disclosure of file metadata, which does not compromise data integrity or cause financial harm.

From the tool's definition Tool name is 'listDriveFiles' and description states it 'Lists files across Google Drive' — a pure retrieval operation with no modification or side effects.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs listDriveFiles 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 listDriveFiles, this is the rule to start with:

listDriveFiles Allowed

listDriveFiles 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": {
    "listDriveFiles": {}
  }
}

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 listDriveFiles call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about listDriveFiles

What does the listDriveFiles tool do? +

Lists files across Google Drive with optional filtering by type, folder, and ownership. 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 listDriveFiles? +

Register the Claude MCP x Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for listDriveFiles: 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 listDriveFiles? +

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

Can I rate-limit listDriveFiles? +

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

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

listDriveFiles 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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