createShortcut

Create a shortcut (link) to a file or folder in Google Drive. Useful for referencing the same document from multiple locations without duplicating it.

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 41 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What createShortcut does on Google Drive

AI agents use createShortcut 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
`shortcutName`	string	—	Custom name for the shortcut (defaults to original file name)
`targetFileId`	string	Yes	The file or folder ID (not a path) to create a shortcut to
`parentFolderId`	string	—	ID or path of the folder where the shortcut will be created

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why createShortcut is rated Medium

Creating a shortcut is a reversible modification operation that adds a reference/link to existing content without duplicating, deleting, or executing code. It can be undone by removing the shortcut. This is a standard write operation with low severity since it only creates metadata references and does not affect underlying data integrity or access controls.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Create a shortcut (link) to a file or folder in Google Drive' and 'referencing the same document from multiple locations'. The verb 'create' and the action of adding a shortcut link are reversible write operations.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

createShortcut Rate-limited

createShortcut 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": {
    "createShortcut": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "createshortcut_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 createShortcut call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about createShortcut

What does the createShortcut tool do? +

Create a shortcut (link) to a file or folder in Google Drive. Useful for referencing the same document from multiple locations without duplicating it. 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 createShortcut accept? +

createShortcut accepts 4 parameters: account, shortcutName, targetFileId, parentFolderId. Required: targetFileId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on createShortcut? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit createShortcut? +

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

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

createShortcut 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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