setColumnWidths

Sets the width (in pixels) of one or more columns in a spreadsheet. Accepts multiple column specs in a single call, each targeting a single column or a contiguous range (e.g.,

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 setColumnWidths does on Claude MCP x Google Docs

AI agents use setColumnWidths 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 setColumnWidths is rated Medium

This tool modifies spreadsheet column widths, which is a reversible formatting change. It does not delete data (Destructive), execute code (Execute), move money (Financial), or merely read data (Read). It fits squarely in Write category as it creates or modifies document properties.

From the tool's definition Tool description states it 'Sets the width (in pixels) of one or more columns in a spreadsheet.' The verb 'sets' indicates modification of spreadsheet formatting properties.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

setColumnWidths Rate-limited

setColumnWidths 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": {
    "setColumnWidths": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "setcolumnwidths_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 setColumnWidths call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about setColumnWidths

What does the setColumnWidths tool do? +

Sets the width (in pixels) of one or more columns in a spreadsheet. Accepts multiple column specs in a single call, each targeting a single column or a contiguous range (e.g.,. 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 setColumnWidths? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit setColumnWidths? +

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

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

setColumnWidths 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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