addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat

Add conditional formatting to a Google Sheet

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 54 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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This record as markdown: /tools/ark7-google-drive-mcp/addgooglesheetconditionalformat.md

WHAT IT DOES

What addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat does on Google Drive

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

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`range`	string	Yes	Range to apply formatting (e.g., 'A1:C10')
`format`	object	Yes	Format to apply when condition is true
`account`	string	—	Alias of the Google account to target. Optional — defaults to the session/global default account, or the sole authenticated account. Run manage_accounts list to
`condition`	object	Yes	Condition configuration
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	Spreadsheet ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat is rated Medium

Conditional formatting is a reversible modification to spreadsheet presentation and rules. It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, move money, or create irreversible changes. The action is clearly a Write operation—adding formatting rules that can be edited or removed. While it modifies formatting rather than content, it still transforms the sheet state in a controllable, reversible manner.

From the tool's definition addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat modifies a Google Sheet by adding conditional formatting rules. The tool name explicitly includes 'add' and the description states it modifies sheets.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (17 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat safely

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

addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat Rate-limited

addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat 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": {
    "addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "addgooglesheetconditionalformat_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 Google Drive, apply this rule, and every addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat

What does the addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat tool do? +

Add conditional formatting to a Google Sheet. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat accept? +

addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat accepts 5 parameters: range, format, account, condition, spreadsheetId. Required: range, format, condition, spreadsheetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat: 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 Google Drive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat? +

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

Can I rate-limit addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat? +

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

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

addGoogleSheetConditionalFormat is provided by the Google Drive MCP server (@ark7/google-drive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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