set_borders

SERVERMcp Google Sheets SOURCE@a1-x-tech/mcp-google-sheets

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 82 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/a1-x-tech-mcp-google-sheets/set-borders.md

WHAT IT DOES

What set_borders does on Mcp Google Sheets

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`top`	object	—	Border line: {style, color?}.
`left`	object	—	Border line: {style, color?}.
`range`	object	Yes	Cell rectangle in grid coordinates: rows 1-10 × columns A-B = {start_row_index:0, end_row_index:10, start_column_index:0, end_column_index:2}.
`right`	object	—	Border line: {style, color?}.
`bottom`	object	—	Border line: {style, color?}.
`inner_vertical`	object	—	Vertical lines between columns inside the range.
`spreadsheet_id`	string	Yes	The spreadsheet id — the long id from the URL (docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/<spreadsheetId>/edit) or from create_spreadsheet / search_spreadsheets output.
`inner_horizontal`	object	—	Horizontal lines between rows inside the range.

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why set_borders is rated Medium

Set_borders modifies spreadsheet formatting reversibly without destroying data or executing code.

From the tool's definition Draws borders around and/or inside a grid range. Modifies cell formatting reversibly.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (25 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs set_borders safely

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

set_borders Rate-limited

set_borders 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": {
    "set_borders": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "set_borders_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 Sheets, apply this rule, and every set_borders call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about set_borders

What does the set_borders tool do? +

Draws borders around and/or inside a grid range. top/bottom/left/right are the range's outer edges; inner_horizontal/inner_vertical are the grid lines between cells inside it. Each side takes {style, color?} — styles SOLID, SOLID_MEDIUM, SOLID_THICK, DOTTED, DASHED, DOUBLE, or NONE to remove that side's border. Only the provided sides change; at least one is required. Colors are "#RRGGBB" hex (default black). It is categorised as a Write tool in the Mcp Google Sheets MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does set_borders accept? +

set_borders accepts 8 parameters: top, left, range, right, bottom, inner_vertical, spreadsheet_id, inner_horizontal. Required: range, spreadsheet_id. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on set_borders? +

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

What risk level is set_borders? +

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

Can I rate-limit set_borders? +

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

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

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

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