formatGoogleSheetNumbers

Apply number formatting to cells in a Google Sheet

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 53 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What formatGoogleSheetNumbers does on Google Drive

AI agents use formatGoogleSheetNumbers 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
`type`	string	—	Format type
`range`	string	Yes	Range to format (e.g., 'A1:C10')
`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
`pattern`	string	Yes	Number format pattern (e.g., '#,##0.00', 'yyyy-mm-dd', '$#,##0.00', '0.00%')
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	Spreadsheet ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why formatGoogleSheetNumbers is rated Medium

This tool modifies spreadsheet cell formatting (number format styles), which is a reversible Write operation. It does not execute code, delete data, move money, or trigger external side effects—it only changes the presentation format of existing cell values. The modification is undoable (formatting can be changed again), placing it in the Write category rather than Destructive or Execute.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'formatGoogleSheetNumbers' and description 'Apply number formatting to cells in a Google Sheet' indicate modification of cell formatting properties.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

formatGoogleSheetNumbers Rate-limited

formatGoogleSheetNumbers 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": {
    "formatGoogleSheetNumbers": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "formatgooglesheetnumbers_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 formatGoogleSheetNumbers call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about formatGoogleSheetNumbers

What does the formatGoogleSheetNumbers tool do? +

Apply number formatting to cells in a Google Sheet. 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 formatGoogleSheetNumbers accept? +

formatGoogleSheetNumbers accepts 5 parameters: type, range, account, pattern, spreadsheetId. Required: range, pattern, spreadsheetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on formatGoogleSheetNumbers? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit formatGoogleSheetNumbers? +

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

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

formatGoogleSheetNumbers 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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