insert_text

SERVERMcp Google Docs SOURCE@a1-x-tech/mcp-google-docs

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 52 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/a1-x-tech-mcp-google-docs/insert-text.md

WHAT IT DOES

What insert_text does on Mcp Google Docs

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`text`	string	Yes	The text to insert; \n starts a new paragraph.
`index`	integer	—	Insertion index (from read_document_text). Omit to append at the end.
`tab_id`	string	—	Tab to target (from list_tabs). Omit for the first/only tab.
`segment_id`	string	—	Header/footer/footnote segment id (from get_document). Omit for the document body.
`document_id`	string	Yes	The document id — the long id from the document URL (docs.google.com/document/d/<documentId>/edit) or from create_document output.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why insert_text is rated Medium

An AI agent can call insert_text faster than any human can review: one bad instruction and it creates or modifies resources in Mcp Google Docs by the hundred, each call as confident as the last.

Risk signalsBulk/mass operation — affects multiple targets

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs insert_text safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp Google Docs, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For insert_text, this is the rule to start with:

insert_text Rate-limited

insert_text 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": {
    "insert_text": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insert_text_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 Mcp Google Docs, apply this rule, and every insert_text call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insert_text

What does the insert_text tool do? +

Inserts plain text at an index (UTF-16 code units; body content starts at index 1 — get indexes from read_document_text). Omit index to append at the end of the body (or of the segment when segment_id is set). Newlines in the text create new paragraphs; the text inherits the style at the insertion point — style it afterwards with style_text/style_paragraph. Every insert shifts all later indexes, so when making several edits, apply them from the END of the document backwards or re-read between edits. Returns the batchUpdate reply with the new revisionId. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Google Docs MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does insert_text accept? +

insert_text accepts 5 parameters: text, index, tab_id, segment_id, document_id. Required: text, document_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on insert_text? +

Register the Mcp Google Docs MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for insert_text: 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 Mcp Google Docs. Nothing to install.

What risk level is insert_text? +

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

Can I rate-limit insert_text? +

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

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

insert_text is provided by the Mcp Google Docs MCP server (@a1-x-tech/mcp-google-docs). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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