renameDocumentTab

Rename an existing Google Doc tab

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 43 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/renamedocumenttab.md

WHAT IT DOES

What renameDocumentTab does on Google Drive

AI agents use renameDocumentTab 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
`tabId`	string	Yes	Tab ID
`title`	string	Yes	New tab title
`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	Document ID

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why renameDocumentTab is rated Medium

This tool modifies document properties (tab naming) reversibly. It creates or updates metadata within a Google Doc but does not execute arbitrary code, delete data, move money, or cause destructive changes. The blast radius is moderate—renaming tabs could confuse collaborators or break references, but changes are easily undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'renameDocumentTab' and description 'Rename an existing Google Doc tab' indicate modification of document structure metadata without deletion or data loss.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

renameDocumentTab Rate-limited

renameDocumentTab 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": {
    "renameDocumentTab": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "renamedocumenttab_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 renameDocumentTab call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about renameDocumentTab

What does the renameDocumentTab tool do? +

Rename an existing Google Doc 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 renameDocumentTab accept? +

renameDocumentTab accepts 4 parameters: tabId, title, account, documentId. Required: tabId, title, documentId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on renameDocumentTab? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit renameDocumentTab? +

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

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

renameDocumentTab 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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