protectRange

Locks (protects) a range or an entire sheet to prevent accidental edits. Optionally specify a description. The protection applies to the authenticated user

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 protectRange does on Claude MCP x Google Docs

AI agents use protectRange 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 protectRange is rated Medium

This tool modifies document metadata and access controls by applying protection settings to ranges or sheets. While it is reversible (protection can be removed), it is a state-changing operation that affects collaborators' ability to edit. This qualifies as Write rather than Execute because it does not run arbitrary code or trigger external operations—it simply sets a protection flag.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'protectRange' and description 'Locks (protects) a range or an entire sheet to prevent accidental edits' indicates the tool modifies document access control settings, which is a reversible write operation.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

protectRange Rate-limited

protectRange 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": {
    "protectRange": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "protectrange_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 protectRange call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about protectRange

What does the protectRange tool do? +

Locks (protects) a range or an entire sheet to prevent accidental edits. Optionally specify a description. The protection applies to the authenticated user. 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 protectRange? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit protectRange? +

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

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

protectRange 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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