addNamedRange

Create a named range

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 43 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What addNamedRange does on Google Drive

AI agents use addNamedRange 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
`name`	string	Yes	Named range name
`range`	string	Yes	A1 range
`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
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	Spreadsheet ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why addNamedRange is rated Medium

Creating a named range is a write operation that adds metadata to a spreadsheet but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or trigger external operations. Named ranges can be easily modified or deleted, making this a low-severity write action with minimal blast radius.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'addNamedRange' and description 'Create a named range' indicate creation of a new named range in a Google Sheet, which is a reversible data modification operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

addNamedRange Rate-limited

addNamedRange 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": {
    "addNamedRange": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "addnamedrange_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 addNamedRange call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about addNamedRange

What does the addNamedRange tool do? +

Create a named range. 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 addNamedRange accept? +

addNamedRange accepts 4 parameters: name, range, account, spreadsheetId. Required: name, range, spreadsheetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on addNamedRange? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for addNamedRange: 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 addNamedRange? +

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

Can I rate-limit addNamedRange? +

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

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

addNamedRange 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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