addSpreadsheetSheet

Adds a new sheet/tab to an existing Google Spreadsheet

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

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

WHAT IT DOES

What addSpreadsheetSheet does on Google Drive

AI agents use addSpreadsheetSheet 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
`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
`sheetTitle`	string	Yes	Title for the new sheet/tab
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	The ID of the Google Spreadsheet (from the URL)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why addSpreadsheetSheet is rated Medium

This tool creates a new sheet within an existing spreadsheet, which is a reversible modification (sheets can be deleted). It does not read-only, does not execute arbitrary code, does not permanently destroy data, and does not involve financial transactions.

From the tool's definition The tool 'addSpreadsheetSheet' 'Adds a new sheet/tab to an existing Google Spreadsheet' - this creates new data structures within a document, modifying the spreadsheet reversibly.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

addSpreadsheetSheet Rate-limited

addSpreadsheetSheet 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": {
    "addSpreadsheetSheet": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "addspreadsheetsheet_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 addSpreadsheetSheet call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about addSpreadsheetSheet

What does the addSpreadsheetSheet tool do? +

Adds a new sheet/tab to an existing Google Spreadsheet. 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 addSpreadsheetSheet accept? +

addSpreadsheetSheet accepts 3 parameters: account, sheetTitle, spreadsheetId. Required: sheetTitle, spreadsheetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on addSpreadsheetSheet? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit addSpreadsheetSheet? +

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

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

addSpreadsheetSheet 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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