renameItem

Rename a file or folder

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 32 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

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

WHAT IT DOES

What renameItem does on Google Drive

AI agents use renameItem 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
`itemId`	string	Yes	ID of the item to rename
`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
`newName`	string	Yes	New name

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why renameItem is rated Medium

The tool modifies metadata (the name) of existing files or folders, which is a reversible operation. Renaming is a Write operation—it changes data but does not delete or destroy content.

From the tool's definition Rename a file or folder

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RECOMMENDED RULE

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

renameItem Rate-limited

renameItem 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": {
    "renameItem": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "renameitem_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 renameItem call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about renameItem

What does the renameItem tool do? +

Rename a file or folder. 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 renameItem accept? +

renameItem accepts 3 parameters: itemId, account, newName. Required: itemId, newName. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on renameItem? +

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

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

Can I rate-limit renameItem? +

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

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

renameItem 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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