insertLocalImage

Upload a local image file to Google Drive and insert it into a Google Document

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 83 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/insertlocalimage.md

WHAT IT DOES

What insertLocalImage does on Google Drive

AI agents use insertLocalImage 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	Yes	The index (1-based) where the image should be inserted
`width`	number	—	Width of the image in points
`height`	number	—	Height of the image in points
`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
`documentId`	string	Yes	The document ID
`makePublic`	boolean	—	Make uploaded image publicly accessible (anyone with the link can view). Set to true if the Docs API cannot access the image through the authenticated user's pe
`localImagePath`	string	Yes	Absolute path to the local image file
`uploadToSameFolder`	boolean	—	Upload to same folder as document (default: true)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why insertLocalImage is rated Medium

This tool creates (uploads) a file and modifies an existing document by inserting content. Both are reversible write operations. The severity is medium because misuse could fill storage, pollute documents, or insert inappropriate content, but the effects are not financial, not permanently destructive, and not code execution. The user retains ability to delete the image and remove it from the document.

From the tool's definition Tool performs 'Upload a local image file to Google Drive and insert it into a Google Document' - creates new content (image upload) and modifies a document by inserting content into it.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

insertLocalImage Rate-limited

insertLocalImage 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": {
    "insertLocalImage": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "insertlocalimage_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 insertLocalImage call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insertLocalImage

What does the insertLocalImage tool do? +

Upload a local image file to Google Drive and insert it into a Google Document. 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 insertLocalImage accept? +

insertLocalImage accepts 8 parameters: index, width, height, account, documentId, makePublic, localImagePath, uploadToSameFolder. Required: index, documentId, localImagePath. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on insertLocalImage? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit insertLocalImage? +

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

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

insertLocalImage 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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