createFootnote

Create a footnote in a Google Doc. Footnotes cannot be inserted inside equations, headers, footers, or other footnotes. For multi-tab docs, specify tabId to target a specific tab.

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 71 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/createfootnote.md

WHAT IT DOES

What createFootnote does on Google Drive

AI agents use createFootnote 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
`index`	number	—	1-based character index where the footnote reference should be inserted
`tabId`	string	—	Optional. Tab ID to insert the footnote into (from listDocumentTabs). If omitted, inserts into the first/default tab.
`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
`content`	string	—	Optional text content for the footnote body
`documentId`	string	Yes	Document ID
`endOfSegment`	boolean	—	If true, insert footnote at the end of the document body (use instead of index)
`ifRevisionId`	string	—	Optional optimistic lock: a revisionId from readGoogleDoc, getGoogleDocContent, getGoogleDocContentPaginated, or getDocumentInfo. The write fails cleanly if the

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why createFootnote is rated Medium

This tool creates new content in a Google Doc by inserting a footnote. This is a Write operation because it modifies a document by adding structured content, and the change is reversible. The severity is low because footnotes are minor content additions with minimal blast radius—they do not delete data, execute code, or have financial implications.

From the tool's definition The tool description states it will 'Create a footnote in a Google Doc', which is a write operation that adds content to a document. This is reversible (footnotes can be deleted).

Risk signalsAccepts raw HTML/template content (content)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

createFootnote Rate-limited

createFootnote 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": {
    "createFootnote": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createfootnote_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 createFootnote call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about createFootnote

What does the createFootnote tool do? +

Create a footnote in a Google Doc. Footnotes cannot be inserted inside equations, headers, footers, or other footnotes. For multi-tab docs, specify tabId to target a specific tab. 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 createFootnote accept? +

createFootnote accepts 7 parameters: index, tabId, account, content, documentId, endOfSegment, ifRevisionId. Required: documentId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on createFootnote? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit createFootnote? +

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

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

createFootnote 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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