autoResizeColumns

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/autoresizecolumns.md

WHAT IT DOES

What autoResizeColumns does on Google Drive

AI agents use autoResizeColumns 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
`sheetId`	number	Yes	Sheet ID (from getSpreadsheetInfo / listSheets). The default first sheet is usually 0.
`endColumn`	number	Yes	0-based end column index (exclusive); must be greater than startColumn
`startColumn`	number	Yes	0-based start column index (inclusive)
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	Spreadsheet ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why autoResizeColumns is rated Medium

This tool modifies spreadsheet formatting by adjusting column dimensions to fit content. It creates a reversible change to the document structure (column widths can be reset), making it a Write operation rather than Read (which would only query data). It does not delete data, execute arbitrary code, or move money, so it does not qualify as Destructive, Execute, or Financial.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Auto-size one or more columns to fit their content' and accepts startColumn and endColumn parameters. This is a formatting modification operation that changes the spreadsheet's column widths.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

autoResizeColumns Rate-limited

autoResizeColumns 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": {
    "autoResizeColumns": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "autoresizecolumns_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 autoResizeColumns call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about autoResizeColumns

What does the autoResizeColumns tool do? +

Auto-size one or more columns to fit their content. Indices are 0-based and the interval is half-open [startColumn, endColumn) — to auto-fit a single column at position 5, pass startColumn: 5, endColumn: 6. 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 autoResizeColumns accept? +

autoResizeColumns accepts 5 parameters: account, sheetId, endColumn, startColumn, spreadsheetId. Required: sheetId, endColumn, startColumn, spreadsheetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on autoResizeColumns? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit autoResizeColumns? +

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

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

autoResizeColumns 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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