moveFile

Moves a file or folder to a different Drive folder. By default adds the new parent while keeping existing parents; set removeFromAllParents=true for a true move.

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

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What moveFile does on Claude MCP x Google Docs

AI agents use moveFile to create or update resources in Claude MCP x Google Docs, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Claude MCP x Google Docs environment.

RISK

Why moveFile is rated Medium

moveFile modifies file metadata and organizational structure in Google Drive but does not delete, destroy, or make irreversible changes to file content or access. The operation is reversible: files can be moved back to their original location. This is a Write operation rather than Destructive because moving is a reversible modification.

From the tool's definition Tool moves a file or folder to a different Drive folder, modifying the file's parent folder location. Description states 'adds the new parent while keeping existing parents' (reversible) or 'removeFromAllParents=true for a true move' (also reversible—the…

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

moveFile Rate-limited

moveFile 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": {
    "moveFile": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "movefile_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 Claude MCP x Google Docs, apply this rule, and every moveFile call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about moveFile

What does the moveFile tool do? +

Moves a file or folder to a different Drive folder. By default adds the new parent while keeping existing parents; set removeFromAllParents=true for a true move. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Claude MCP x Google Docs MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

How do I enforce a policy on moveFile? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit moveFile? +

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

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

moveFile 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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