protectRange

Protect a range in a spreadsheet

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 52 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What protectRange does on Google Drive

AI agents use protectRange 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
`range`	string	Yes	A1 range
`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
`description`	string	—	Protection description
`warningOnly`	boolean	—	Warn instead of enforce
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	Spreadsheet ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why protectRange is rated Medium

Protecting a range modifies spreadsheet configuration by restricting who can edit cells, but this is reversible (protection can be removed or modified). It does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, or move financial resources. It is a Write operation because it creates or modifies data access control settings.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'protectRange' and description 'Protect a range in a spreadsheet' indicate modification of spreadsheet access controls and metadata.

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

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

protectRange Rate-limited

protectRange 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": {
    "protectRange": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "protectrange_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 protectRange call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about protectRange

What does the protectRange tool do? +

Protect a range in a spreadsheet. 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 protectRange accept? +

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

How do I enforce a policy on protectRange? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit protectRange? +

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

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

protectRange 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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