insertTable

Insert a new table with the specified dimensions at a given index. For multi-tab docs, specify tabId to target a specific tab.

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 74 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/inserttable.md

WHAT IT DOES

What insertTable does on Google Drive

AI agents use insertTable 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
`rows`	number	Yes	Number of rows for the new table
`index`	number	Yes	The index (1-based) where the table should be inserted
`tabId`	string	—	Optional. Tab ID to insert the table 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
`columns`	number	Yes	Number of columns for the new table
`documentId`	string	Yes	The document ID
`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 insertTable is rated Medium

This tool creates/modifies document content (a table insertion) without deleting data or executing arbitrary code. It is clearly Write-category because the change is reversible.

From the tool's definition The tool description explicitly states it will 'Insert a new table' into a Google Document. Insertion of new content is a reversible Write operation—the table can be deleted or modified afterward.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

insertTable Rate-limited

insertTable 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": {
    "insertTable": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "inserttable_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 insertTable call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about insertTable

What does the insertTable tool do? +

Insert a new table with the specified dimensions at a given index. 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 insertTable accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on insertTable? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit insertTable? +

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

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

insertTable 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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