setCellBorders

Sets borders on a range of cells. Each side (top, bottom, left, right, innerHorizontal, innerVertical) can be configured independently with a style and color. Use style

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 setCellBorders does on Claude MCP x Google Docs

AI agents use setCellBorders 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 setCellBorders is rated Medium

setCellBorders modifies the visual formatting of cells in a Google Sheet/Document by applying border styles and colors. This is a Write operation because it creates or modifies data reversibly—borders can be changed, removed, or adjusted without destroying underlying data. It does not delete data (not Destructive), does not execute arbitrary code (not Execute), and has no financial impact (not Financial).

From the tool's definition Tool modifies cell formatting by setting borders on a range of cells with configurable style and color. Description states it 'Sets borders on a range of cells' with independent configuration of sides. This is a reversible modification of document formatting.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

setCellBorders Rate-limited

setCellBorders 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": {
    "setCellBorders": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setcellborders_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 setCellBorders call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about setCellBorders

What does the setCellBorders tool do? +

Sets borders on a range of cells. Each side (top, bottom, left, right, innerHorizontal, innerVertical) can be configured independently with a style and color. Use style. 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 setCellBorders? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit setCellBorders? +

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

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

setCellBorders 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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